[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 45 (Friday, March 10, 1995)]
[House]
[Pages H2994-H3015]
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                    PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995

  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the 
Speaker's table the Senate bill (S. 244), to further the goals of the 
Paperwork 
[[Page H2995]] Reduction Act to have Federal agencies become more 
responsible and publicly accountable for reducing the burden of Federal 
paperwork on the public, and for other purposes, and ask for its 
immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the Senate bill.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bonilla). Is there objection to the 
request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the Senate bill, as follows:
                                 S. 244

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,
                      TITLE I--PAPERWORK REDUCTION

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of 
     1995''.

     SEC. 102. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY.

       Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to 
     read as follows:

        ``CHAPTER 35--COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY
``Sec.
``3501. Purposes.
``3502. Definitions.
``3503. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
``3504. Authority and functions of Director.
``3505. Assignment of tasks and deadlines.
``3506. Federal agency responsibilities.
``3507. Public information collection activities; submission to 
              Director; approval and delegation.
``3508. Determination of necessity for information; hearing.
``3509. Designation of central collection agency.
``3510. Cooperation of agencies in making information available.
``3511. Establishment and operation of Government Information Locator 
              Service.
``3512. Public protection.
``3513. Director review of agency activities; reporting; agency 
              response.
``3514. Responsiveness to Congress.
``3515. Administrative powers.
``3516. Rules and regulations.
``3517. Consultation with other agencies and the public.
``3518. Effect on existing laws and regulations.
``3519. Access to information.
``3520. Authorization of appropriations.
     ``Sec. 3501. Purposes

       ``The purposes of this chapter are to--
       ``(1) minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, small 
     businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal 
     contractors, State, local and tribal governments, and other 
     persons resulting from the collection of information by or 
     for the Federal Government;
       ``(2) ensure the greatest possible public benefit from and 
     maximize the utility of information created, collected, 
     maintained, used, shared and disseminated by or for the 
     Federal Government;
       ``(3) coordinate, integrate, and to the extent practicable 
     and appropriate, make uniform Federal information resources 
     management policies and practices as a means to improve the 
     productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Government 
     programs, including the reduction of information collection 
     burdens on the public and the improvement of service delivery 
     to the public;
       ``(4) improve the quality and use of Federal information to 
     strengthen decisionmaking, accountability, and openness in 
     Government and society;
       ``(5) minimize the cost to the Federal Government of the 
     creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and 
     disposition of information;
       ``(6) strengthen the partnership between the Federal 
     Government and State, local, and tribal governments by 
     minimizing the burden and maximizing the utility of 
     information created, collected, maintained, used, 
     disseminated, and retained by or for the Federal Government;
       ``(7) provide for the dissemination of public information 
     on a timely basis, on equitable terms, and in a manner that 
     promotes the utility of the information to the public and 
     makes effective use of information technology;
       ``(8) ensure that the creation, collection, maintenance, 
     use, dissemination, and disposition of information by or for 
     the Federal Government is consistent with applicable laws, 
     including laws relating to--
       ``(A) privacy and confidentiality, including section 552a 
     of title 5;
       ``(B) security of information, including the Computer 
     Security Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-235); and
       ``(C) access to information, including section 552 of title 
     5;
       ``(9) ensure the integrity, quality, and utility of the 
     Federal statistical system;
       ``(10) ensure that information technology is acquired, 
     used, and managed to improve performance of agency missions, 
     including the reduction of information collection burdens on 
     the public; and
       ``(11) improve the responsibility and accountability of the 
     Office of Management and Budget and all other Federal 
     agencies to Congress and to the public for implementing the 
     information collection review process, information resources 
     management, and related policies and guidelines established 
     under this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3502. Definitions

       ``As used in this chapter--
       ``(1) the term `agency' means any executive department, 
     military department, Government corporation, Government 
     controlled corporation, or other establishment in the 
     executive branch of the Government (including the Executive 
     Office of the President), or any independent regulatory 
     agency, but does not include--
       ``(A) the General Accounting Office;
       ``(B) Federal Election Commission;
       ``(C) the governments of the District of Columbia and of 
     the territories and possessions of the United States, and 
     their various subdivisions; or
       ``(D) Government-owned contractor-operated facilities, 
     including laboratories engaged in national defense research 
     and production activities;
       ``(2) the term `burden' means time, effort, or financial 
     resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, or 
     provide information to or for a Federal agency, including the 
     resources expended for--
       ``(A) reviewing instructions;
       ``(B) acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and 
     systems;
       ``(C) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any 
     previously applicable instructions and requirements;
       ``(D) searching data sources;
       ``(E) completing and reviewing the collection of 
     information; and
       ``(F) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing the 
     information;
       ``(3) the term `collection of information'--
       ``(A) means the obtaining, causing to be obtained, 
     soliciting, or requiring the disclosure to third parties or 
     the public, of facts or opinions by or for an agency, 
     regardless of form or format, calling for either--
       ``(i) answers to identical questions posed to, or identical 
     reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on, ten or 
     more persons, other than agencies, instrumentalities, or 
     employees of the United States; or
       ``(ii) answers to questions posed to agencies, 
     instrumentalities, or employees of the United States which 
     are to be used for general statistical purposes; and
       ``(B) shall not include a collection of information 
     described under section 3518(c)(1);
       ``(4) the term `Director' means the Director of the Office 
     of Management and Budget;
       ``(5) the term `independent regulatory agency' means the 
     Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Product 
     Safety Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, the Federal Housing Finance Board, the 
     Federal Maritime Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, 
     the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Mine Enforcement 
     Safety and Health Review Commission, the National Labor 
     Relations Board, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the 
     Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the Postal 
     Rate Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and 
     any other similar agency designated by statute as a Federal 
     independent regulatory agency or commission;
       ``(6) the term `information resources' means information 
     and related resources, such as personnel, equipment, funds, 
     and information technology;
       ``(7) the term `information resources management' means the 
     process of managing information resources to accomplish 
     agency missions and to improve agency performance, including 
     through the reduction of information collection burdens on 
     the public;
       ``(8) the term `information system' means a discrete set of 
     information resources organized for the collection, 
     processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or 
     disposition of information;
       ``(9) the term `information technology' has the same 
     meaning as the term `automatic data processing equipment' as 
     defined by section 111(a) (2) and (3)(C) (i) through (v) of 
     the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 
     (40 U.S.C. 759(a) (2) and (3)(C) (i) through (v));
       ``(10) the term `person' means an individual, partnership, 
     association, corporation, business trust, or legal 
     representative, an organized group of individuals, a 
     State, territorial, or local government or branch thereof, 
     or a political subdivision of a State, territory, or local 
     government or a branch of a political subdivision;
       ``(11) the term `practical utility' means the ability of an 
     agency to use information, particularly the capability to 
     process such information in a timely and useful fashion;
       ``(12) the term `public information' means any information, 
     regardless of form or format, that an agency discloses, 
     disseminates, or makes available to the public; and
       ``(13) the term `recordkeeping requirement' means a 
     requirement imposed by or for an agency on persons to 
     maintain specified records.

     ``Sec. 3503. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

       ``(a) There is established in the Office of Management and 
     Budget an office to be known as the Office of Information and 
     Regulatory Affairs.
       ``(b) There shall be at the head of the Office an 
     Administrator who shall be appointed by 
     [[Page H2996]] the President, by and with the advice and 
     consent of the Senate. The Director shall delegate to the 
     Administrator the authority to administer all functions under 
     this chapter, except that any such delegation shall not 
     relieve the Director of responsibility for the administration 
     of such functions. The Administrator shall serve as principal 
     adviser to the Director on Federal information resources 
     management policy.
       ``(c) The Administrator and employees of the Office of 
     Information and Regulatory Affairs shall be appointed with 
     special attention to professional qualifications required to 
     administer the functions of the Office described under this 
     chapter. Such qualifications shall include relevant 
     education, work experience, or related professional 
     activities.

     ``Sec. 3504. Authority and functions of Director

       ``(a)(1) The Director shall oversee the use of information 
     resources to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of 
     governmental operations to serve agency missions, including 
     service delivery to the public. In performing such oversight, 
     the Director shall--
       ``(A) develop, coordinate and oversee the implementation of 
     Federal information resources management policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines; and
       ``(B) provide direction and oversee--
       ``(i) the review of the collection of information and the 
     reduction of the information collection burden;
       ``(ii) agency dissemination of and public access to 
     information;
       ``(iii) statistical activities;
       ``(iv) records management activities;
       ``(v) privacy, confidentiality, security, disclosure, and 
     sharing of information; and
       ``(vi) the acquisition and use of information technology.
       ``(2) The authority of the Director under this chapter 
     shall be exercised consistent with applicable law.
       ``(b) With respect to general information resources 
     management policy, the Director shall--
       ``(1) develop and oversee the implementation of uniform 
     information resources management policies, principles, 
     standards, and guidelines;
       ``(2) foster greater sharing, dissemination, and access to 
     public information, including through--
       ``(A) the use of the Government Information Locator 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the development and utilization of common standards 
     for information collection, storage, processing and 
     communication, including standards for security, 
     interconnectivity and interoperability;
       ``(3) initiate and review proposals for changes in 
     legislation, regulations, and agency procedures to improve 
     information resources management practices;
       ``(4) oversee the development and implementation of best 
     practices in information resources management, including 
     training; and
       ``(5) oversee agency integration of program and management 
     functions with information resources management functions.
       ``(c) With respect to the collection of information and the 
     control of paperwork, the Director shall--
       ``(1) review proposed agency collections of information, 
     and in accordance with section 3508, determine whether the 
     collection of information by or for an agency is necessary 
     for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
     including whether the information shall have practical 
     utility;
       ``(2) coordinate the review of the collection of 
     information associated with Federal procurement and 
     acquisition by the Office of Information and Regulatory 
     Affairs with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, with 
     particular emphasis on applying information technology to 
     improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal 
     procurement and acquisition and to reduce information 
     collection burdens on the public;
       ``(3) minimize the Federal information collection burden, 
     with particular emphasis on those individuals and entities 
     most adversely affected;
       ``(4) maximize the practical utility of and public benefit 
     from information collected by or for the Federal Government; 
     and
       ``(5) establish and oversee standards and guidelines by 
     which agencies are to estimate the burden to comply with a 
     proposed collection of information.
       ``(d) With respect to information dissemination, the 
     Director shall develop and oversee the implementation of 
     policies, principles, standards, and guidelines to--
       ``(1) apply to Federal agency dissemination of public 
     information, regardless of the form or format in which such 
     information is disseminated; and
       ``(2) promote public access to public information and 
     fulfill the purposes of this chapter, including through the 
     effective use of information technology.
       ``(e) With respect to statistical policy and coordination, 
     the Director shall--
       ``(1) coordinate the activities of the Federal statistical 
     system to ensure--
       ``(A) the efficiency and effectiveness of the system; and
       ``(B) the integrity, objectivity, impartiality, utility, 
     and confidentiality of information collected for statistical 
     purposes;
       ``(2) ensure that budget proposals of agencies are 
     consistent with system-wide priorities for maintaining and 
     improving the quality of Federal statistics and prepare an 
     annual report on statistical program funding;
       ``(3) develop and oversee the implementation of 
     Governmentwide policies, principles, standards, and 
     guidelines concerning--
       ``(A) statistical collection procedures and methods;
       ``(B) statistical data classification;
       ``(C) statistical information presentation and 
     dissemination;
       ``(D) timely release of statistical data; and
       ``(E) such statistical data sources as may be required for 
     the administration of Federal programs;
       ``(4) evaluate statistical program performance and agency 
     compliance with Governmentwide policies, principles, 
     standards and guidelines;
       ``(5) promote the sharing of information collected for 
     statistical purposes consistent with privacy rights and 
     confidentiality pledges;
       ``(6) coordinate the participation of the United States in 
     international statistical activities, including the 
     development of comparable statistics;
       ``(7) appoint a chief statistician who is a trained and 
     experienced professional statistician to carry out the 
     functions described under this subsection;
       ``(8) establish an Interagency Council on Statistical 
     Policy to advise and assist the Director in carrying out the 
     functions under this subsection that shall--
       ``(A) be headed by the chief statistician; and
       ``(B) consist of--
       ``(i) the heads of the major statistical programs; and
       ``(ii) representatives of other statistical agencies under 
     rotating membership; and
       ``(9) provide opportunities for training in statistical 
     policy functions to employees of the Federal Government under 
     which--
       ``(A) each trainee shall be selected at the discretion of 
     the Director based on agency requests and shall serve under 
     the chief statistician for at least 6 months and not more 
     than 1 year; and
       ``(B) all costs of the training shall be paid by the agency 
     requesting training.
       ``(f) With respect to records management, the Director 
     shall--
       ``(1) provide advice and assistance to the Archivist of the 
     United States and the Administrator of General Services to 
     promote coordination in the administration of chapters 29, 
     31, and 33 of this title with the information resources 
     management policies, principles, standards, and guidelines 
     established under this chapter;
       ``(2) review compliance by agencies with--
       ``(A) the requirements of chapters 29, 31, and 33 of this 
     title; and
       ``(B) regulations promulgated by the Archivist of the 
     United States and the Administrator of General Services; and
       ``(3) oversee the application of records management 
     policies, principles, standards, and guidelines, including 
     requirements for archiving information maintained in 
     electronic format, in the planning and design of information 
     systems.
       ``(g) With respect to privacy and security, the Director 
     shall--
       ``(1) develop and oversee the implementation of policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines on privacy, 
     confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of 
     information collected or maintained by or for agencies;
       ``(2) oversee and coordinate compliance with sections 552 
     and 552a of title 5, the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), and related information management laws; 
     and
       ``(3) require Federal agencies, consistent with the 
     Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note), to 
     identify and afford security protections commensurate with 
     the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the loss, 
     misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of 
     information collected or maintained by or on behalf of an 
     agency.
       ``(h) With respect to Federal information technology, the 
     Director shall--
       ``(1) in consultation with the Director of the National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology and the Administrator 
     of General Services--
       ``(A) develop and oversee the implementation of policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines for information 
     technology functions and activities of the Federal 
     Government, including periodic evaluations of major 
     information systems; and
       ``(B) oversee the development and implementation of 
     standards under section 111(d) of the Federal Property and 
     Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 759(d));
       ``(2) monitor the effectiveness of, and compliance with, 
     directives issued under sections 110 and 111 of the Federal 
     Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 
     757 and 759);
       ``(3) coordinate the development and review by the Office 
     of Information and Regulatory Affairs of policy associated 
     with Federal procurement and acquisition of information 
     technology with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy;
       ``(4) ensure, through the review of agency budget 
     proposals, information resources management plans and other 
     means--
       ``(A) agency integration of information resources 
     management plans, program plans and budgets for acquisition 
     and use of information technology; and
       ``(B) the efficiency and effectiveness of inter-agency 
     information technology initiatives to improve agency 
     performance and the accomplishment of agency missions; and
       ``(5) promote the use of information technology by the 
     Federal Government to improve the productivity, efficiency, 
     and effectiveness of Federal programs, including 
     [[Page H2997]] through dissemination of public information 
     and the reduction of information collection burdens on the 
     public.

     ``Sec. 3505. Assignment of tasks and deadlines

       ``In carrying out the functions under this chapter, the 
     Director shall--
       ``(1) in consultation with agency heads, set an annual 
     Governmentwide goal for the reduction of information 
     collection burdens by at least five percent, and set annual 
     agency goals to--
       ``(A) reduce information collection burdens imposed on the 
     public that--
       ``(i) represent the maximum practicable opportunity in each 
     agency; and
       ``(ii) are consistent with improving agency management of 
     the process for the review of collections of information 
     established under section 3506(c); and
       ``(B) improve information resources management in ways that 
     increase the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of 
     Federal programs, including service delivery to the public;
       ``(2) with selected agencies and non-Federal entities on a 
     voluntary basis, conduct pilot projects to test alternative 
     policies, practices, regulations, and procedures to fulfill 
     the purposes of this chapter, particularly with regard to 
     minimizing the Federal information collection burden; and
       ``(3) in consultation with the Administrator of General 
     Services, the Director of the National Institute of Standards 
     and Technology, the Archivist of the United States, and the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, develop and 
     maintain a Governmentwide strategic plan for information 
     resources management, that shall include--
       ``(A) a description of the objectives and the means by 
     which the Federal Government shall apply information 
     resources to improve agency and program performance;
       ``(B) plans for--
       ``(i) reducing information burdens on the public, including 
     reducing such burdens through the elimination of duplication 
     and meeting shared data needs with shared resources;
       ``(ii) enhancing public access to and dissemination of, 
     information, using electronic and other formats; and
       ``(iii) meeting the information technology needs of the 
     Federal Government in accordance with the purposes of this 
     chapter; and
       ``(C) a description of progress in applying information 
     resources management to improve agency performance and the 
     accomplishment of missions.

     ``Sec. 3506. Federal agency responsibilities

       ``(a)(1) The head of each agency shall be responsible for--
       ``(A) carrying out the agency's information resources 
     management activities to improve agency productivity, 
     efficiency, and effectiveness; and
       ``(B) complying with the requirements of this chapter and 
     related policies established by the Director.
       ``(2)(A) Except as provided under subparagraph (B), the 
     head of each agency shall designate a senior official who 
     shall report directly to such agency head to carry out the 
     responsibilities of the agency under this chapter.
       ``(B) The Secretary of the Department of Defense and the 
     Secretary of each military department may each designate 
     senior officials who shall report directly to such Secretary 
     to carry out the responsibilities of the department under 
     this chapter. If more than one official is designated, the 
     respective duties of the officials shall be clearly 
     delineated.
       ``(3) The senior official designated under paragraph (2) 
     shall head an office responsible for ensuring agency 
     compliance with and prompt, efficient, and effective 
     implementation of the information policies and information 
     resources management responsibilities established under this 
     chapter, including the reduction of information collection 
     burdens on the public. The senior official and employees of 
     such office shall be selected with special attention to the 
     professional qualifications required to administer the 
     functions described under this chapter.
       ``(4) Each agency program official shall be responsible and 
     accountable for information resources assigned to and 
     supporting the programs under such official. In consultation 
     with the senior official designated under paragraph (2) and 
     the agency Chief Financial Officer (or comparable official), 
     each agency program official shall define program information 
     needs and develop strategies, systems, and capabilities to 
     meet those needs.
       ``(b) With respect to general information resources 
     management, each agency shall--
       ``(1) manage information resources to--
       ``(A) reduce information collection burdens on the public;
       ``(B) increase program efficiency and effectiveness; and
       ``(C) improve the integrity, quality, and utility of 
     information to all users within and outside the agency, 
     including capabilities for ensuring dissemination of public 
     information, public access to government information, and 
     protections for privacy and security;
       ``(2) in accordance with guidance by the Director, develop 
     and maintain a strategic information resources management 
     plan that shall describe how information resources management 
     activities help accomplish agency missions;
       ``(3) develop and maintain an ongoing process to--
       ``(A) ensure that information resources management 
     operations and decisions are integrated with organizational 
     planning, budget, financial management, human resources 
     management, and program decisions;
       ``(B) in cooperation with the agency Chief Financial 
     Officer (or comparable official), develop a full and accurate 
     accounting of information technology expenditures, related 
     expenses, and results; and
       ``(C) establish goals for improving information resources 
     management's contribution to program productivity, 
     efficiency, and effectiveness, methods for measuring progress 
     towards those goals, and clear roles and responsibilities for 
     achieving those goals;
       ``(4) in consultation with the Director, the Administrator 
     of General Services, and the Archivist of the United States, 
     maintain a current and complete inventory of the agency's 
     information resources, including directories necessary to 
     fulfill the requirements of section 3511 of this chapter; and
       ``(5) in consultation with the Director and the Director of 
     the Office of Personnel Management, conduct formal training 
     programs to educate agency program and management officials 
     about information resources management.
       ``(c) With respect to the collection of information and the 
     control of paperwork, each agency shall--
       ``(1) establish a process within the office headed by the 
     official designated under subsection (a), that is 
     sufficiently independent of program responsibility to 
     evaluate fairly whether proposed collections of information 
     should be approved under this chapter, to--
       ``(A) review each collection of information before 
     submission to the Director for review under this chapter, 
     including--
       ``(i) an evaluation of the need for the collection of 
     information;
       ``(ii) a functional description of the information to be 
     collected;
       ``(iii) a plan for the collection of the information;
       ``(iv) a specific, objectively supported estimate of 
     burden;
       ``(v) a test of the collection of information through a 
     pilot program, if appropriate; and
       ``(vi) a plan for the efficient and effective management 
     and use of the information to be collected, including 
     necessary resources;
       ``(B) ensure that each information collection--
       ``(i) is inventoried, displays a control number and, if 
     appropriate, an expiration date;
       ``(ii) indicates the collection is in accordance with the 
     clearance requirements of section 3507; and
       ``(iii) contains a statement to inform the person receiving 
     the collection of information--

       ``(I) the reasons the information is being collected;
       ``(II) the way such information is to be used;
       ``(III) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the 
     burden of the collection; and
       ``(IV) whether responses to the collection of information 
     are voluntary, required to obtain a benefit, or mandatory; 
     and

       ``(C) assess the information collection burden of proposed 
     legislation affecting the agency;
       ``(2)(A) except as provided under subparagraph (B), provide 
     60-day notice in the Federal Register, and otherwise consult 
     with members of the public and affected agencies concerning 
     each proposed collection of information, to solicit comment 
     to--
       ``(i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of 
     information is necessary for the proper performance of the 
     functions of the agency, including whether the information 
     shall have practical utility;
       ``(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
     the burden of the proposed collection of information;
       ``(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
     information to be collected; and
       ``(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information 
     on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
     automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
     technology; and
       ``(B) for any proposed collection of information contained 
     in a proposed rule (to be reviewed by the Director under 
     section 3507(d)), provide notice and comment through the 
     notice of proposed rulemaking for the proposed rule and such 
     notice shall have the same purposes specified under 
     subparagraph (A) (i) through (iv); and
       ``(3) certify (and provide a record supporting such 
     certification, including public comments received by the 
     agency) that each collection of information submitted to the 
     Director for review under section 3507--
       ``(A) is necessary for the proper performance of the 
     functions of the agency, including that the information has 
     practical utility;
       ``(B) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information 
     otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency;
       ``(C) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the 
     burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the 
     agency, including with respect to small entities, as defined 
     under section 601(6) of title 5, the use of such techniques 
     as--
       ``(i) establishing differing compliance or reporting 
     requirements or timetables that take into account the 
     resources available to those who are to respond;
       ``(ii) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification 
     of compliance and reporting requirements; or
     [[Page H2998]]   ``(iii) an exemption from coverage of the 
     collection of information, or any part thereof;
       ``(D) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous 
     terminology and is understandable to those who are to 
     respond;
       ``(E) is to be implemented in ways consistent and 
     compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the 
     existing reporting and recordkeeping practices of those who 
     are to respond;
       ``(F) contains the statement required under paragraph 
     (1)(B)(iii);
       ``(G) has been developed by an office that has planned and 
     allocated resources for the efficient and effective 
     management and use of the information to be collected, 
     including the processing of the information in a manner which 
     shall enhance, where appropriate, the utility of the 
     information to agencies and the public;
       ``(H) uses effective and efficient statistical survey 
     methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the 
     information is to be collected; and
       ``(I) to the maximum extent practicable, uses information 
     technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency 
     efficiency and responsiveness to the public.
       ``(d) With respect to information dissemination, each 
     agency shall--
       ``(1) ensure that the public has timely and equitable 
     access to the agency's public information, including ensuring 
     such access through--
       ``(A) encouraging a diversity of public and private sources 
     for information based on government public information, and
       ``(B) agency dissemination of public information in an 
     efficient, effective, and economical manner;
       ``(2) regularly solicit and consider public input on the 
     agency's information dissemination activities; and
       ``(3) not, except where specifically authorized by 
     statute--
       ``(A) establish an exclusive, restricted, or other 
     distribution arrangement that interferes with timely and 
     equitable availability of public information to the public;
       ``(B) restrict or regulate the use, resale, or 
     redissemination of public information by the public;
       ``(C) charge fees or royalties for resale or 
     redissemination of public information; or
       ``(D) establish user fees for public information that 
     exceed the cost of dissemination.
       ``(e) With respect to statistical policy and coordination, 
     each agency shall--
       ``(1) ensure the relevance, accuracy, timeliness, 
     integrity, and objectivity of information collected or 
     created for statistical purposes;
       ``(2) inform respondents fully and accurately about the 
     sponsors, purposes, and uses of statistical surveys and 
     studies;
       ``(3) protect respondents' privacy and ensure that 
     disclosure policies fully honor pledges of confidentiality;
       ``(4) observe Federal standards and practices for data 
     collection, analysis, documentation, sharing, and 
     dissemination of information;
       ``(5) ensure the timely publication of the results of 
     statistical surveys and studies, including information about 
     the quality and limitations of the surveys and studies; and
       ``(6) make data available to statistical agencies and 
     readily accessible to the public.
       ``(f) With respect to records management, each agency shall 
     implement and enforce applicable policies and procedures, 
     including requirements for archiving information maintained 
     in electronic format, particularly in the planning, design 
     and operation of information systems.
       ``(g) With respect to privacy and security, each agency 
     shall--
       ``(1) implement and enforce applicable policies, 
     procedures, standards, and guidelines on privacy, 
     confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of 
     information collected or maintained by or for the agency;
       ``(2) assume responsibility and accountability for 
     compliance with and coordinated management of sections 552 
     and 552a of title 5, the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), and related information management laws; 
     and
       ``(3) consistent with the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), identify and afford security protections 
     commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm 
     resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or 
     modification of information collected or maintained by or on 
     behalf of an agency.
       ``(h) With respect to Federal information technology, each 
     agency shall--
       ``(1) implement and enforce applicable Governmentwide and 
     agency information technology management policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines;
       ``(2) assume responsibility and accountability for 
     information technology investments;
       ``(3) promote the use of information technology by the 
     agency to improve the productivity, efficiency, and 
     effectiveness of agency programs, including the reduction of 
     information collection burdens on the public and improved 
     dissemination of public information;
       ``(4) propose changes in legislation, regulations, and 
     agency procedures to improve information technology 
     practices, including changes that improve the ability of the 
     agency to use technology to reduce burden; and
       ``(5) ensure responsibility for maximizing the value and 
     assessing and managing the risks of major information systems 
     initiatives through a process that is--
       ``(A) integrated with budget, financial, and program 
     management decisions; and
       ``(B) used to select, control, and evaluate the results of 
     major information systems initiatives.

     ``Sec. 3507. Public information collection activities; 
       submission to Director; approval and delegation

       ``(a) An agency shall not conduct or sponsor the collection 
     of information unless in advance of the adoption or revision 
     of the collection of information--
       ``(1) the agency has--
       ``(A) conducted the review established under section 
     3506(c)(1);
       ``(B) evaluated the public comments received under section 
     3506(c)(2);
       ``(C) submitted to the Director the certification required 
     under section 3506(c)(3), the proposed collection of 
     information, copies of pertinent statutory authority, 
     regulations, and other related materials as the Director may 
     specify; and
       ``(D) published a notice in the Federal Register--
       ``(i) stating that the agency has made such submission; and
       ``(ii) setting forth--

       ``(I) a title for the collection of information;
       ``(II) a summary of the collection of information;
       ``(III) a brief description of the need for the information 
     and the proposed use of the information;
       ``(IV) a description of the likely respondents and proposed 
     frequency of response to the collection of information;
       ``(V) an estimate of the burden that shall result from the 
     collection of information; and
       ``(VI) notice that comments may be submitted to the agency 
     and Director;

       ``(2) the Director has approved the proposed collection of 
     information or approval has been inferred, under the 
     provisions of this section; and
       ``(3) the agency has obtained from the Director a control 
     number to be displayed upon the collection of information.
       ``(b) The Director shall provide at least 30 days for 
     public comment prior to making a decision under subsection 
     (c), (d), or (h), except as provided under subsection (j).
       ``(c)(1) For any proposed collection of information not 
     contained in a proposed rule, the Director shall notify the 
     agency involved of the decision to approve or disapprove the 
     proposed collection of information.
       ``(2) The Director shall provide the notification under 
     paragraph (1), within 60 days after receipt or publication of 
     the notice under subsection (a)(1)(D), whichever is later.
       ``(3) If the Director does not notify the agency of a 
     denial or approval within the 60-day period described under 
     paragraph (2)--
       ``(A) the approval may be inferred;
       ``(B) a control number shall be assigned without further 
     delay; and
       ``(C) the agency may collect the information for not more 
     than 2 years.
       ``(d)(1) For any proposed collection of information 
     contained in a proposed rule--
       ``(A) as soon as practicable, but no later than the date of 
     publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
     Register, each agency shall forward to the Director a copy of 
     any proposed rule which contains a collection of information 
     and any information requested by the Director necessary to 
     make the determination required under this subsection; and
       ``(B) within 60 days after the notice of proposed 
     rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, the Director 
     may file public comments pursuant to the standards set forth 
     in section 3508 on the collection of information contained in 
     the proposed rule;
       ``(2) When a final rule is published in the Federal 
     Register, the agency shall explain--
       ``(A) how any collection of information contained in the 
     final rule responds to the comments, if any, filed by the 
     Director or the public; or
       ``(B) the reasons such comments were rejected.
       ``(3) If the Director has received notice and failed to 
     comment on an agency rule within 60 days after the notice of 
     proposed rulemaking, the Director may not disapprove any 
     collection of information specifically contained in an agency 
     rule.
       ``(4) No provision in this section shall be construed to 
     prevent the Director, in the Director's discretion--
       ``(A) from disapproving any collection of information which 
     was not specifically required by an agency rule;
       ``(B) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in an agency rule, if the agency failed to comply 
     with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection;
       ``(C) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in a final agency rule, if the Director finds 
     within 60 days after the publication of the final rule that 
     the agency's response to the Director's comments filed under 
     paragraph (2) of this subsection was unreasonable; or
       ``(D) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in a final rule, if--
       ``(i) the Director determines that the agency has 
     substantially modified in the final rule the collection of 
     information contained in the proposed rule; and
       ``(ii) the agency has not given the Director the 
     information required under paragraph (1) with respect to the 
     modified collection of information, at least 60 days before 
     the issuance of the final rule.
     [[Page H2999]]   ``(5) This subsection shall apply only when 
     an agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking and 
     requests public comments.
       ``(6) The decision by the Director to approve or not act 
     upon a collection of information contained in an agency rule 
     shall not be subject to judicial review.
       ``(e)(1) Any decision by the Director under subsection (c), 
     (d), (h), or (j) to disapprove a collection of information, 
     or to instruct the agency to make substantive or material 
     change to a collection of information, shall be publicly 
     available and include an explanation of the reasons for such 
     decision.
       ``(2) Any written communication between the Office of the 
     Director, the Administrator of the Office of Information and 
     Regulatory Affairs, or any employee of the Office of 
     Information and Regulatory Affairs and an agency or person 
     not employed by the Federal Government concerning a proposed 
     collection of information shall be made available to the 
     public.
       ``(3) This subsection shall not require the disclosure of--
       ``(A) any information which is protected at all times by 
     procedures established for information which has been 
     specifically authorized under criteria established by an 
     Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept secret in 
     the interest of national defense or foreign policy; or
       ``(B) any communication relating to a collection of 
     information which has not been approved under this chapter, 
     the disclosure of which could lead to retaliation or 
     discrimination against the communicator.
       ``(f)(1) An independent regulatory agency which is 
     administered by 2 or more members of a commission, board, or 
     similar body, may by majority vote void--
       ``(A) any disapproval by the Director, in whole or in part, 
     of a proposed collection of information of that agency; or
       ``(B) an exercise of authority under subsection (d) of 
     section 3507 concerning that agency.
       ``(2) The agency shall certify each vote to void such 
     disapproval or exercise to the Director, and explain the 
     reasons for such vote. The Director shall without further 
     delay assign a control number to such collection of 
     information, and such vote to void the disapproval or 
     exercise shall be valid for a period of 3 years.
       ``(g) The Director may not approve a collection of 
     information for a period in excess of 3 years.
       ``(h)(1) If an agency decides to seek extension of the 
     Director's approval granted for a currently approved 
     collection of information, the agency shall--
       ``(A) conduct the review established under section 3506(c), 
     including the seeking of comment from the public on the 
     continued need for, and burden imposed by the collection of 
     information; and
       ``(B) after having made a reasonable effort to seek public 
     comment, but no later than 60 days before the expiration date 
     of the control number assigned by the Director for the 
     currently approved collection of information, submit the 
     collection of information for review and approval under this 
     section, which shall include an explanation of how the agency 
     has used the information that it has collected.
       ``(2) If under the provisions of this section, the Director 
     disapproves a collection of information contained in an 
     existing rule, or recommends or instructs the agency to make 
     a substantive or material change to a collection of 
     information contained in an existing rule, the Director 
     shall--
       ``(A) publish an explanation thereof in the Federal 
     Register; and
       ``(B) instruct the agency to undertake a rulemaking within 
     a reasonable time limited to consideration of changes to the 
     collection of information contained in the rule and 
     thereafter to submit the collection of information for 
     approval or disapproval under this chapter.
       ``(3) An agency may not make a substantive or material 
     modification to a collection of information after such 
     collection has been approved by the Director, unless the 
     modification has been submitted to the Director for review 
     and approval under this chapter.
       ``(i)(1) If the Director finds that a senior official of an 
     agency designated under section 3506(a) is sufficiently 
     independent of program responsibility to evaluate fairly 
     whether proposed collections of information should be 
     approved and has sufficient resources to carry out this 
     responsibility effectively, the Director may, by rule in 
     accordance with the notice and comment provisions of chapter 
     5 of title 5, United States Code, delegate to such official 
     the authority to approve proposed collections of information 
     in specific program areas, for specific purposes, or for all 
     agency purposes.
       ``(2) A delegation by the Director under this section shall 
     not preclude the Director from reviewing individual 
     collections of information if the Director determines that 
     circumstances warrant such a review. The Director shall 
     retain authority to revoke such delegations, both in general 
     and with regard to any specific matter. In acting for the 
     Director, any official to whom approval authority has been 
     delegated under this section shall comply fully with the 
     rules and regulations promulgated by the Director.
       ``(j)(1) The agency head may request the Director to 
     authorize a collection of information, if an agency head 
     determines that--
       ``(A) a collection of information--
       ``(i) is needed prior to the expiration of time periods 
     established under this chapter; and
       ``(ii) is essential to the mission of the agency; and
       ``(B) the agency cannot reasonably comply with the 
     provisions of this chapter because--
       ``(i) public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal 
     clearance procedures are followed;
       ``(ii) an unanticipated event has occurred; or
       ``(iii) the use of normal clearance procedures is 
     reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of 
     information or is reasonably likely to cause a statutory or 
     court ordered deadline to be missed.
       ``(2) The Director shall approve or disapprove any such 
     authorization request within the time requested by the agency 
     head and, if approved, shall assign the collection of 
     information a control number. Any collection of information 
     conducted under this subsection may be conducted without 
     compliance with the provisions of this chapter for a maximum 
     of 90 days after the date on which the Director received the 
     request to authorize such collection.

     ``Sec. 3508. Determination of necessity for information; 
       hearing

       ``Before approving a proposed collection of information, 
     the Director shall determine whether the collection of 
     information by the agency is necessary for the proper 
     performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
     the information shall have practical utility. Before making a 
     determination the Director may give the agency and other 
     interested persons an opportunity to be heard or to submit 
     statements in writing. To the extent that the Director 
     determines that the collection of information by an agency is 
     unnecessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
     the agency, for any reason, the agency may not engage in the 
     collection of information.

     ``Sec. 3509. Designation of central collection agency

       ``The Director may designate a central collection agency to 
     obtain information for two or more agencies if the Director 
     determines that the needs of such agencies for information 
     will be adequately served by a single collection agency, and 
     such sharing of data is not inconsistent with applicable law. 
     In such cases the Director shall prescribe (with reference to 
     the collection of information) the duties and functions of 
     the collection agency so designated and of the agencies for 
     which it is to act as agent (including reimbursement for 
     costs). While the designation is in effect, an agency covered 
     by the designation may not obtain for itself information for 
     the agency which is the duty of the collection agency to 
     obtain. The Director may modify the designation from time to 
     time as circumstances require. The authority to designate 
     under this section is subject to the provisions of section 
     3507(f) of this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3510. Cooperation of agencies in making information 
       available

       ``(a) The Director may direct an agency to make available 
     to another agency, or an agency may make available to another 
     agency, information obtained by a collection of information 
     if the disclosure is not inconsistent with applicable law.
       ``(b)(1) If information obtained by an agency is released 
     by that agency to another agency, all the provisions of law 
     (including penalties which relate to the unlawful disclosure 
     of information) apply to the officers and employees of the 
     agency to which information is released to the same extent 
     and in the same manner as the provisions apply to the 
     officers and employees of the agency which originally 
     obtained the information.
       ``(2) The officers and employees of the agency to which the 
     information is released, in addition, shall be subject to the 
     same provisions of law, including penalties, relating to the 
     unlawful disclosure of information as if the information had 
     been collected directly by that agency.

     ``Sec. 3511. Establishment and operation of Government 
       Information Locator Service

       ``(a) In order to assist agencies and the public in 
     locating information and to promote information sharing and 
     equitable access by the public, the Director shall--
       ``(1) cause to be established and maintained a distributed 
     agency-based electronic Government Information Locator 
     Service (hereafter in this section referred to as the 
     `Service'), which shall identify the major information 
     systems, holdings, and dissemination products of each agency;
       ``(2) require each agency to establish and maintain an 
     agency information locator service as a component of, and to 
     support the establishment and operation of the Service;
       ``(3) in cooperation with the Archivist of the United 
     States, the Administrator of General Services, the Public 
     Printer, and the Librarian of Congress, establish an 
     interagency committee to advise the Secretary of Commerce on 
     the development of technical standards for the Service to 
     ensure compatibility, promote information sharing, and 
     uniform access by the public;
       ``(4) consider public access and other user needs in the 
     establishment and operation of the Service;
       ``(5) ensure the security and integrity of the Service, 
     including measures to ensure that only information which is 
     intended to be disclosed to the public is disclosed through 
     the Service; and
       ``(6) periodically review the development and effectiveness 
     of the Service and make 
     [[Page H3000]] recommendations for improvement, including 
     other mechanisms for improving public access to Federal 
     agency public information.
       ``(b) This section shall not apply to operational files as 
     defined by the Central Intelligence Agency Information Act 
     (50 U.S.C. 431 et seq.).

     ``Sec. 3512. Public protection

       ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person 
     shall be subject to any penalty for failing to maintain, 
     provide, or disclose information to or for any agency or 
     person if the collection of information subject to this 
     chapter--
       ``(1) does not display a valid control number assigned by 
     the Director; or
       ``(2) fails to state that the person who is to respond to 
     the collection of information is not required to comply 
     unless such collection displays a valid control number.

     ``Sec. 3513. Director review of agency activities; reporting; 
       agency response

       ``(a) In consultation with the Administrator of General 
     Services, the Archivist of the United States, the Director of 
     the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Director 
     shall periodically review selected agency information 
     resources management activities to ascertain the efficiency 
     and effectiveness of such activities to improve agency 
     performance and the accomplishment of agency missions.
       ``(b) Each agency having an activity reviewed under 
     subsection (a) shall, within 60 days after receipt of a 
     report on the review, provide a written plan to the Director 
     describing steps (including milestones) to--
       ``(1) be taken to address information resources management 
     problems identified in the report; and
       ``(2) improve agency performance and the accomplishment of 
     agency missions.

     ``Sec. 3514. Responsiveness to Congress

       ``(a)(1) The Director shall--
       ``(A) keep the Congress and congressional committees fully 
     and currently informed of the major activities under this 
     chapter; and
       ``(B) submit a report on such activities to the President 
     of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
     annually and at such other times as the Director determines 
     necessary.
       ``(2) The Director shall include in any such report a 
     description of the extent to which agencies have--
       ``(A) reduced information collection burdens on the public, 
     including--
       ``(i) a summary of accomplishments and planned initiatives 
     to reduce collection of information burdens;
       ``(ii) a list of all violations of this chapter and of any 
     rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures issued pursuant 
     to this chapter; and
       ``(iii) a list of any increase in the collection of 
     information burden, including the authority for each such 
     collection;
       ``(B) improved the quality and utility of statistical 
     information;
       ``(C) improved public access to Government information; and
       ``(D) improved program performance and the accomplishment 
     of agency missions through information resources management.
       ``(b) The preparation of any report required by this 
     section shall be based on performance results reported by the 
     agencies and shall not increase the collection of information 
     burden on persons outside the Federal Government.
     ``Sec. 3515. Administrative powers

       ``Upon the request of the Director, each agency (other than 
     an independent regulatory agency) shall, to the extent 
     practicable, make its services, personnel, and facilities 
     available to the Director for the performance of functions 
     under this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3516. Rules and regulations

       ``The Director shall promulgate rules, regulations, or 
     procedures necessary to exercise the authority provided by 
     this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3517. Consultation with other agencies and the public

       ``(a) In developing information resources management 
     policies, plans, rules, regulations, procedures, and 
     guidelines and in reviewing collections of information, the 
     Director shall provide interested agencies and persons early 
     and meaningful opportunity to comment.
       ``(b) Any person may request the Director to review any 
     collection of information conducted by or for an agency to 
     determine, if, under this chapter, a person shall maintain, 
     provide, or disclose the information to or for the agency. 
     Unless the request is frivolous, the Director shall, in 
     coordination with the agency responsible for the collection 
     of information--
       ``(1) respond to the request within 60 days after receiving 
     the request, unless such period is extended by the Director 
     to a specified date and the person making the request is 
     given notice of such extension; and
       ``(2) take appropriate remedial action, if necessary.

     ``Sec. 3518. Effect on existing laws and regulations

       ``(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the 
     authority of an agency under any other law to prescribe 
     policies, rules, regulations, and procedures for Federal 
     information resources management activities is subject to the 
     authority of the Director under this chapter.
       ``(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect or 
     reduce the authority of the Secretary of Commerce or the 
     Director of the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to 
     Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977 (as amended) and Executive 
     order, relating to telecommunications and information policy, 
     procurement and management of telecommunications and 
     information systems, spectrum use, and related matters.
       ``(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this chapter 
     shall not apply to the collection of information--
       ``(A) during the conduct of a Federal criminal 
     investigation or prosecution, or during the disposition of a 
     particular criminal matter;
       ``(B) during the conduct of--
       ``(i) a civil action to which the United States or any 
     official or agency thereof is a party; or
       ``(ii) an administrative action or investigation involving 
     an agency against specific individuals or entities;
       ``(C) by compulsory process pursuant to the Antitrust Civil 
     Process Act and section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission 
     Improvements Act of 1980; or
       ``(D) during the conduct of intelligence activities as 
     defined in section 3.4(e) of Executive Order No. 12333, 
     issued December 4, 1981, or successor orders, or during the 
     conduct of cryptologic activities that are communications 
     security activities.
       ``(2) This chapter applies to the collection of information 
     during the conduct of general investigations (other than 
     information collected in an antitrust investigation to the 
     extent provided in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1)) 
     undertaken with reference to a category of individuals or 
     entities such as a class of licensees or an entire industry.
       ``(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as 
     increasing or decreasing the authority conferred by Public 
     Law 89-306 on the Administrator of the General Services 
     Administration, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Director of 
     the Office of Management and Budget.
       ``(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as 
     increasing or decreasing the authority of the President, the 
     Office of Management and Budget or the Director thereof, 
     under the laws of the United States, with respect to the 
     substantive policies and programs of departments, agencies 
     and offices, including the substantive authority of any 
     Federal agency to enforce the civil rights laws.

     ``Sec. 3519. Access to information

       ``Under the conditions and procedures prescribed in section 
     716 of title 31, the Director and personnel in the Office of 
     Information and Regulatory Affairs shall furnish such 
     information as the Comptroller General may require for the 
     discharge of the responsibilities of the Comptroller General. 
     For the purpose of obtaining such information, the 
     Comptroller General or representatives thereof shall have 
     access to all books, documents, papers and records, 
     regardless of form or format, of the Office.

     ``Sec. 3520. Authorization of appropriations

       ``(a) Subject to subsection (b), there are authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
     Affairs to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and for 
     no other purpose, $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 
     1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000.
       ``(b)(1) No funds may be appropriated pursuant to 
     subsection (a) unless such funds are appropriated in an 
     appropriation Act (or continuing resolution) which separately 
     and expressly states the amount appropriated pursuant to 
     subsection (a) of this section.
       ``(2) No funds are authorized to be appropriated to the 
     Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, or to any other 
     officer or administrative unit of the Office of Management 
     and Budget, to carry out the provisions of this chapter, or 
     to carry out any function under this chapter, for any fiscal 
     year pursuant to any provision of law other than subsection 
     (a) of this section.''.

     SEC. 103. PAPERWORK BURDEN REDUCTION INITIATIVE REGARDING THE 
                   QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT PROGRAM AT THE 
                   BUREAU OF THE CENSUS.

       (a) Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative Required.--As 
     described in subsection (b), the Bureau of the Census within 
     the Department of Commerce shall undertake a demonstration 
     program to reduce the burden imposed on firms, especially 
     small businesses, required to participate in the survey used 
     to prepare the publication entitled ``Quarterly Financial 
     Report for Manufacturing, Mining, and Trade Corporations''.
       (b) Burden Reduction Initiatives to be Included in the 
     Demonstration Program.--The demonstration program required by 
     subsection (a) shall include the following paperwork burden 
     reduction initiatives:
       (1) Furnishing assistance to small business concerns.--
       (A) The Bureau of the Census shall furnish advice and 
     similar assistance to ease the burden of a small business 
     concern which is attempting to compile and furnish the 
     business information required of firms participating in the 
     survey.
       (B) To facilitate the provision of the assistance described 
     in subparagraph (A), a toll-free telephone number shall be 
     established by the Bureau of the Census.
       (2) Voluntary participation by certain business concerns.--
       (A) A business concern may decline to participate in the 
     survey, if the firm has--
     [[Page H3001]]   (i) participated in the survey during the 
     period of the demonstration program described under 
     subsection (c) or has participated in the survey during any 
     of the 24 calendar quarters previous to such period; and
       (ii) assets of $50,000,000 or less at the time of being 
     selected to participate in the survey for a subsequent time.
       (B) A business concern may decline to participate in the 
     survey, if the firm--
       (i) has assets of greater than $50,000,000 but less than 
     $100,000,000 at the time of selection; and
       (ii) participated in the survey during the 8 calendar 
     quarters immediately preceding the firm's selection to 
     participate in the survey for an additional 8 calendar 
     quarters.
       (3) Expanded use of sampling techniques.--The Bureau of the 
     Census shall use statistical sampling techniques to select 
     firms having assets of $100,000,000 or less to participate in 
     the survey.
       (4) Additional burden reduction techniques.--The Director 
     of the Bureau of the Budget may undertake such additional 
     paperwork burden reduction initiatives with respect to the 
     conduct of the survey as may be deemed appropriate by such 
     officer.
       (c) Duration of the Demonstration Program.--The 
     demonstration program required by subsection (a) shall 
     commence on October 1, 1995, and terminate on the later of--
       (1) September 30, 1998; or
       (2) the date in the Act of Congress providing for 
     authorization of appropriations for section 91 of title 13, 
     United States Code, first enacted following the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, that is September 30, of the last 
     fiscal year providing such an authorization under such Act of 
     Congress.
       (d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
       (1) The term ``burden'' shall have the meaning given that 
     term by section 3502(2) of title 44, United States Code.
       (2) The term ``collection of information'' shall have the 
     meaning given that term by section 3502(3) of title 44, 
     United States Code.
       (3) The term ``small business concern'' means a business 
     concern that meets the requirements of section 3(a) of the 
     Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) and the regulations 
     promulgated pursuant thereto.
       (4) The term ``survey'' means the collection of information 
     by the Bureau of the Census at the Department of Commerce 
     pursuant to section 91 of title 13, United States Code, for 
     the purpose of preparing the publication entitled ``Quarterly 
     Financial Report for Manufacturing, Mining, and Trade 
     Corporations''.

     SEC. 104. OREGON OPTION PROPOSAL.

       (a) Findings.--The Senate finds that--
       (1) Federal, State and local governments are dealing with 
     increasingly complex problems which require the delivery of 
     many kinds of social services at all levels of government;
       (2) historically, Federal programs have addressed the 
     Nation's problems by providing categorical assistance with 
     detailed requirements relating to the use of funds which are 
     often delivered by State and local governments;
       (3) although the current approach is one method of service 
     delivery, a number of problems exist in the current 
     intergovernmental structure that impede effective delivery of 
     vital services by State and local governments;
       (4) it is more important than ever to provide programs that 
     respond flexibly to the needs of the Nation's States and 
     communities, reduce the barriers between programs that impede 
     Federal, State and local governments' ability to effectively 
     deliver services, encourage the Nation's Federal, State and 
     local governments to be innovative in creating programs that 
     meet the unique needs of the people in their communities 
     while continuing to address national goals, and improve the 
     accountability of all levels of government by better 
     measuring government performance and better meeting the needs 
     of service recipients;
       (5) the State and local governments of Oregon have begun a 
     pilot project, called the Oregon Option, that will utilize 
     strategic planning and performance-based management that may 
     provide new models for intergovernmental social service 
     delivery;
       (6) the Oregon Option is a prototype of a new 
     intergovernmental relations system, and it has the potential 
     to completely transform the relationships among Federal, 
     State and local governments by creating a system of 
     intergovernmental service delivery and funding that is based 
     on measurable performance, customer satisfaction, prevention, 
     flexibility, and service integration; and
       (7) the Oregon Option has the potential to dramatically 
     improve the quality of Federal, State and local services to 
     Oregonians.
       (b) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate 
     that the Oregon Option project has the potential to improve 
     intergovernmental service delivery by shifting accountability 
     from compliance to performance results and that the Federal 
     Government should continue in its partnership with the State 
     and local governments of Oregon to fully implement the Oregon 
     Option.

     SEC. 105. TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

       (a) Termination.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to the provisions of paragraph 
     (2), each provision of law requiring the submittal to 
     Congress (or any committee of the Congress) of any annual, 
     semiannual or other regular periodic reports specified on the 
     list described under subsection (c) shall cease to be 
     effective, with respect to that requirement, 5 years after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Exception.--The provisions of paragraph (1) shall not 
     apply to any report required under--
       (A) the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.; 
     Public Law 95-452); or
       (B) the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (Public Law 
     101-576).
       (b) Identification of Wasteful Reports.--The President 
     shall include in the first annual budget submitted pursuant 
     to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, after the 
     date of enactment of this Act a list of reports that the 
     President has determined are unnecessary or wasteful and the 
     reasons for such determination.
       (c) List of Reports.--The list referred to under subsection 
     (a) includes only the annual, semiannual, or other regular 
     periodic reports on the list prepared by the Clerk of the 
     House of Representatives for the first session of the One 
     Hundred Third Congress under Clause 2 of Rule III of the 
     Rules of the House of Representatives.

     SEC. 106. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       The provisions of this title and the amendments made by 
     this title shall take effect on June 30, 1995.
         TITLE II--FEDERAL REPORT ELIMINATION AND MODIFICATION

     SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Federal Report Elimination 
     and Modification Act of 1995''.

     SEC. 202. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       The table of contents for this title is as follows:

Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Table of contents.

                        Subtitle I--Departments

                  Chapter 1--Department of Agriculture

Sec. 1011. Reports eliminated.
Sec. 1012. Reports modified.

                   Chapter 2--Department of Commerce

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Sec. 1022. Reports modified.

                    Chapter 3--Department of Defense

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                   Chapter 4--Department of Education

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Sec. 1042. Reports modified.

                    Chapter 5--Department of Energy

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Sec. 1052. Reports modified.

           Chapter 6--Department of Health and Human Services

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Sec. 1062. Reports modified.

         Chapter 7--Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Sec. 1072. Reports modified.

                 Chapter 8--Department of the Interior

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Sec. 1082. Reports modified.

                    Chapter 9--Department of Justice

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                    Chapter 10--Department of Labor

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                    Chapter 11--Department of State

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                Chapter 12--Department of Transportation

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                 Chapter 13--Department of the Treasury

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               Chapter 14--Department of Veterans Affairs

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                   Subtitle II--Independent Agencies

                           Chapter 1--Action

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               Chapter 2--Environmental Protection Agency

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           Chapter 3--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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               Chapter 4--Federal Aviation Administration

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              Chapter 5--Federal Communications Commission

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            Chapter 6--Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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             Chapter 7--Federal Emergency Management Agency

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         Chapter 8--Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

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               Chapter 9--General Services Administration

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               Chapter 10--Interstate Commerce Commission

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                 Chapter 11--Legal Services Corporation

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       [[Page H3002]] Chapter 12--National Aeronautics and Space 
                             Administration

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               Chapter 13--National Council on Disability

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                Chapter 14--National Science Foundation

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            Chapter 15--National Transportation Safety Board

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           Chapter 16--Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation

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               Chapter 17--Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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               Chapter 18--Office of Personnel Management

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                Chapter 19--Office of Thrift Supervision

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                  Chapter 20--Panama Canal Commission

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                       Chapter 21--Postal Service

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                 Chapter 22--Railroad Retirement Board

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        Chapter 23--Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board

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              Chapter 24--United States Information Agency

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         Subtitle III--Reports by All Departments and Agencies

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                      Subtitle IV--Effective Date

Sec. 4001. Effective date.
                        Subtitle I--Departments

                  CHAPTER 1--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

     SEC. 1011. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Monitoring and Evaluation.--Section 1246 of 
     the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3846) is repealed.
       (b) Report on Return on assets.--Section 2512 of the Food, 
     Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 
     1421b) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Improving'' and 
     all that follows through ``Forecasts.--''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).
       (c) Report on Farm Value of Agricultural Products.--Section 
     2513 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 
     1990 (7 U.S.C. 1421c) is repealed.
       (d) Report on Origin of Exports of Peanuts.--Section 1558 
     of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 
     (7 U.S.C. 958) is repealed.
       (e) Report on Reporting of Importing Fees.--Section 407 of 
     the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 
     (7 U.S.C. 1736a) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (b); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as 
     subsections (b) through (g), respectively.
       (f) Report on Agricultural Information Exchange With 
     Ireland.--Section 1420 of the Food Security Act of 1985 
     (Public Law 99-198; 99 Stat. 1551) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a)''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).
       (g) Report on Potato Inspection.--Section 1704 of the Food 
     Security Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-198; 7 U.S.C. 499n note) 
     is amended by striking the second sentence.
       (h) Report on Transportation of Fertilizer and Agricultural 
     Chemicals.--Section 2517 of the Food, Agriculture, 
     Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-624; 104 
     Stat. 4077) is repealed.
       (i) Report on Uniform End-Use Value Tests.--Section 307 of 
     the Futures Trading Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-641; 7 U.S.C. 
     76 note) is amended by striking subsection (c).
       (j) Report on Project Areas With High Food Stamp Payment 
     Error Rates.--Section 16(i) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 
     U.S.C. 2025(i)) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
       (k) Report on Effect of EFAP Displacement on Commercial 
     Sales.--Section 203C(a) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act 
     of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 612c note) is amended by striking the last 
     sentence.
       (l) Report on WIC Expenditures and Participation Levels.--
     Section 17(m) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 
     1786(m)) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (8) and (9); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs 
     (8) and (9), respectively.
       (m) Report on WIC Migrant Services.--Section 17 of the 
     Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended by 
     striking subsection (j).
       (n) Report on Demonstrations Involving Innovative Housing 
     Units.--Section 506(b) of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 
     1476(b)) is amended by striking the last sentence.
       (o) Report on Annual Upward Mobility Program Activity.--
     Section 2(a)(6)(A) of the Act of June 20, 1936 (20 U.S.C. 
     107a(a)(6)(A)), is amended by striking ``including upward 
     mobility'' and inserting ``excluding upward mobility''.
       (p) Report on Land Exchanges in Columbia River Gorge 
     National Scenic Area.--Section 9(d)(3) of the Columbia River 
     Gorge National Scenic Area Act (16 U.S.C. 544g(d)(3)) is 
     amended by striking the second sentence.
       (q) Report on Income and Expenditures of Certain Land 
     Acquisitions.--Section 2(e) of Public Law 96-586 (94 Stat. 
     3382) is amended by striking the second sentence.
       (r) Report on Special Area Designations.--Section 1506 of 
     the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3415) is 
     repealed.
       (s) Report on Evaluation of Special Area Designations.--
     Section 1510 of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (16 
     U.S.C. 3419) is repealed.
       (t) Report on Agricultural Practices and Water Resources 
     Data Base Development.--Section 1485 of the Food, 
     Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 
     5505) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Repository.--''; 
     and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).
       (u) Report on Plant Genome Mapping.--Section 1671 of the 
     Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 
     U.S.C. 5924) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (g); and
       (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g).
       (v) Report on Appraisal of Proposed Budget for Food and 
     Agricultural Sciences.--Section 1408(g) of the National 
     Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 
     1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(g)) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (2); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
       (w) Report on Economic Impact of Animal Damage on 
     Aquaculture Industry.--Section 1475(e) of the National 
     Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 
     1977 (7 U.S.C. 3322(e)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(1)''; and
       (2) by striking paragraph (2).
       (x) Report on Awards Made by the National Research 
     Initiative and Special Grants.--Section 2 of the Act of 
     August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (l); and
       (2) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (l).
       (y) Report on Payments Made Under Research Facilities 
     Act.--Section 8 of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 
     390i) is repealed.
       (z) Report on Financial Audit Reviews of States With High 
     Food Stamp Participation.--The first sentence of section 
     11(l) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2020(l)) is 
     amended by striking ``, and shall, upon completion of the 
     audit, provide a report to Congress of its findings and 
     recommendations within one hundred and eighty days''.
       (aa) Report on Rural Telephone Bank.--Section 408(b)(3) of 
     the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 948(b)(3)) is 
     amended by striking out subparagraph (I) and redesignating 
     subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (I).

     SEC. 1012. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Animal Welfare Enforcement.--The first 
     sentence of section 25 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 
     2155) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (3);
       (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(5) the information and recommendations described in 
     section 11 of the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 
     1830).''.
       (b) Report on Horse Protection Enforcement.--Section 11 of 
     the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1830) is amended 
     by striking ``On or before the expiration of thirty calendar 
     months following the date of enactment of this Act, and every 
     twelve calendar months thereafter, the Secretary shall submit 
     to the Congress a report upon'' and inserting the following: 
     ``As part of the report submitted by the Secretary under 
     section 25 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2155), the 
     Secretary shall include information on''.
       (c) Report on Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Fund.--The 
     Secretary of Agriculture shall not be required to submit a 
     report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the 
     status of the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection fund more 
     frequently than annually.
       (d) Report on Estimated Expenditures Under Food Stamp 
     Program.--The third sentence of section 18(a)(1) of the Food 
     Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2027(a)(1)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``by the fifteenth day of each month'' and 
     inserting ``for each quarter or other appropriate period''; 
     and
       (2) by striking ``the second preceding month's 
     expenditure'' and inserting ``the expenditure for the quarter 
     or other period''.
       (e) Report on Commodity Distribution.--Section 3(a)(3)(D) 
     of the Commodity Distribution Reform Act and WIC Amendments 
     of 1987 (Public Law 100-237; 7 U.S.C. 612c note) is amended 
     by striking ``annually'' and inserting ``biennially''.
       (f) Report on Priorities for Research, Extension, and 
     Teaching.--Section 1407(f)(1) of the National Agricultural 
     Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 
     U.S.C. 3122(f)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Annual report'' 
     and inserting ``Report''; and
       (2) by striking ``Not later than June 30 of each year'' and 
     inserting ``At such times as the Joint Council determines 
     appropriate''.
     [[Page H3003]]   (g) 5-Year Plan for Food and Agricultural 
     Sciences.--Section 1407(f)(2) of the National Agricultural 
     Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 
     U.S.C. 3122(f)(2)) is amended by striking the second 
     sentence.
       (h) Report on Examination of Federally Supported 
     Agricultural Research and Extension Programs.--Section 
     1408(g)(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
     and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(g)(1)) is 
     amended by inserting ``may provide'' before ``a written 
     report''.
       (i) Report on Effects of Foreign Ownership of Agricultural 
     Land.--Section 5(b) of the Agricultural Foreign Investment 
     Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3504(b)) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(b) An analysis and determination shall be made, and a 
     report on the Secretary's findings and conclusions regarding 
     such analysis and determination under subsection (a) shall be 
     transmitted within 90 days after the end of--
       ``(1) the calendar year in which the Federal Report 
     Elimination and Modification Act of 1995 is enacted; and
       ``(2) the calendar year which occurs every ten years 
     thereafter.''.

                   CHAPTER 2--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

     SEC. 1021. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Voting Registration.--Section 207 of the 
     Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973aa-5) is repealed.
       (b) Report on Estimate of Special Agricultural Workers.--
     Section 210A(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
     U.S.C. 1161(b)(3)) is repealed.
       (c) Report on Long Range Plan for Public Broadcasting.--
     Section 393A(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
     393a(b)) is repealed.
       (d) Report on Status, Activities, and Effectiveness of 
     United States Commercial Centers in Asia, Latin America, and 
     Africa and Program Recommendations.--Section 401(j) of the 
     Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 4723a(j)) is 
     repealed.
       (e) Report on Kuwait Reconstruction Contracts.--Section 
     606(f) of the Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental 
     Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991 is repealed.
       (f) Report on United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement.--
     Section 409(a)(3)(B) of the United States-Canada Free-Trade 
     Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C. 2112 note) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(3) The United States members of the working group 
     established under article 1907 of the Agreement shall consult 
     regularly with the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, 
     and advisory committees established under section 135 of the 
     Trade Act of 1974 regarding--
       ``(A) the issues being considered by the working group; and
       ``(B) as appropriate, the objectives and strategy of the 
     United States in the negotiations.''.
       (g) Report on Establishment of American Business Centers 
     and on Activities of the Independent States Business and 
     Agriculture Advisory Council.--Section 305 of the Freedom for 
     Russia and Emerging Democracies and Open Markets Support Act 
     of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5825) is repealed.
       (h) Report on Fisherman's Contingency Fund Report.--Section 
     406 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 
     1978 (43 U.S.C. 1846) is repealed.
       (i) Report on User Fees on Shippers.--Section 208 of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2236) is 
     amended by--
       (1) striking subsection (b); and
       (2) redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as 
     subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e), respectively.

     SEC. 1022. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Federal Trade Promotion Strategic Plan.--
     Section 2312(f) of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15 
     U.S.C. 4727(f) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(f) Report to the Congress.--The chairperson of the TPCC 
     shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee 
     on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, not later 
     than September 30, 1995, and annually thereafter, a report 
     describing--
       ``(1) the strategic plan developed by the TPCC pursuant to 
     subsection (c), the implementation of such plan, and any 
     revisions thereto; and
       ``(2) the implementation of sections 303 and 304 of the 
     Freedom for Russia and Emerging Democracies and Open Markets 
     Support Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5823 and 5824) concerning 
     funding for export promotion activities and the interagency 
     working groups on energy of the TPCC.''.
       (b) Report on Export Policy.--Section 2314(b)(1) of the 
     Export Enhancement Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4729(b)(1)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (E) by striking out ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (2) in subparagraph (F) by striking out the period and 
     inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and
       (3) by adding at the end thereof the following new 
     subparagraphs:
       ``(G) the status, activities, and effectiveness of the 
     United States commercial centers established under section 
     401 of the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 
     4723a);
       ``(H) the implementation of sections 301 and 302 of the 
     Freedom for Russia and Emerging Democracies and Open Markets 
     Support Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5821 and 5822) concerning 
     American Business Centers and the Independent States Business 
     and Agriculture Advisory Council;
       ``(I) the programs of other industrialized nations to 
     assist their companies with their efforts to transact 
     business in the independent states of the former Soviet 
     Union; and
       ``(J) the trading practices of other Organization for 
     Economic Cooperation and Development nations, as well as the 
     pricing practices of transitional economies in the 
     independent states, that may disadvantage United States 
     companies.''.

                    CHAPTER 3--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

     SEC. 1031. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Sematech.--Section 274 of The National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 
     (Public Law 100-180; 101 Stat. 1071) is amended--
       (1) in section 6 by striking out the item relating to 
     section 274; and
       (2) by striking out section 274.
       (b) Report on Review of Documentation in Support of Waivers 
     for People Engaged in Acquisition Activities.--
       (1) In general.--Section 1208 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (10 U.S.C. 1701 note) 
     is repealed.
       (2) Clerical amendment to table of contents.--Section 2(b) 
     of such Act is amended by striking out the item relating to 
     section 1208.

                   CHAPTER 4--DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

     SEC. 1041. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Personnel Reduction and Annual Limitations.--
     Subsection (a) of section 403 of the Department of Education 
     Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3463(a)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2), by striking all beginning with ``and 
     shall,'' through the end thereof and inserting a period; and
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
       (b) Report on Projects Funded by the Fund for the 
     Improvement and Reform of Schools and Teaching.--Section 3232 
     of the Fund for the Improvement and Reform of Schools and 
     Teaching Act (20 U.S.C. 4832) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and reporting'';
       (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Exemplary 
     Projects.--''; and
       (3) by striking subsections (b) and (c).
       (c) Report on the Success of FIRST Assisted Programs in 
     Improving Education.--Section 6215 of the Augustus F. 
     Hawkins-Robert T. Stafford Elementary and Secondary School 
     Improvement Amendments of 1988 (20 U.S.C. 4832 note) is 
     amended--
       (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 6215. EXEMPLARY PROJECTS.'';

       (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Exemplary 
     Projects.--''; and
       (3) by striking subsections (b) and (c).
       (d) Report on Supported Employment Activities.--Subsection 
     (c) of section 311 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 
     U.S.C. 777a(c) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (3); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
       (e) Report on the Client Assistance Program.--Subsection 
     (g) of section 112 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 
     U.S.C. 732(g)) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5); and
       (2) in paragraph (6), by striking ``such report or for any 
     other'' and inserting ``any''.
       (f) Report on the Summary of Local Evaluations of Community 
     Education Employment Centers.--Section 370 of the Carl D. 
     Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act (20 U.S.C. 
     2396h) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and report'';
       (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Local 
     Evaluation.--''; and
       (3) by striking subsection (b).
       (g) Report on the Administration of the Vocational 
     Education Act of 1917.--Section 18 of the Vocational 
     Education Act of 1917 (20 U.S.C. 28) is repealed.
       (h) Report by the Interdepartmental Task Force on 
     Coordinating Vocational Education and Related Programs.--
     Subsection (d) of section 4 of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational 
     and Applied Technology Education Act Amendments of 1990 (20 
     U.S.C. 2303(d)) is repealed.
       (i) Report on the Evaluation of the Gateway Grants 
     Program.--Subparagraph (B) of section 322(a)(3) of the Adult 
     Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1203a(a)(3)(B)) is amended by 
     striking ``and report the results of such evaluation to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor of the House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources of the Senate''.
       (j) Report on the Bilingual Vocational Training Program.--
     Paragraph (3) of section 441(e) of the Carl D. Perkins 
     Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (20 U.S.C. 
     2441(e)(3)) is amended by striking the last sentence thereof.
       (k) Report on Advisory Councils.--Section 448 of the 
     General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1233g) is 
     repealed.

     SEC. 1042. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on the Condition of Bilingual Education in the 
     Nation.--Section 6213 of the Augustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. 
     Stafford Elementary and Secondary School Improvement 
     Amendments of 1988 (20 U.S.C. 3303 note) is amended--

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       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``report on'' and 
     inserting ``INFORMATION REGARDING''; and
       (2) by striking the matter preceding paragraph (1) and 
     inserting ``The Secretary shall collect data for program 
     management and accountability purposes regarding--''.
       (b) Report to Congress on the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless 
     Assistance Act.--Subsection (b) of section 724 of the Stewart 
     B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434(b)) is 
     amended by striking paragraph (4) and the first paragraph (5) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to 
     the appropriate committees of the Congress at the end of 
     every other fiscal year. Such report shall--
       ``(A) evaluate the programs and activities assisted under 
     this part; and
       ``(B) contain the information received from the States 
     pursuant to section 722(d)(3).''.
       (c) Report To Give Notice to Congress.--Subsection (d) of 
     section 482 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
     1089(d)) is amended--
       (1) in the first sentence by striking ``the items specified 
     in the calendar have been completed and provide all relevant 
     forms, rules, and instructions with such notice'' and 
     inserting ``a deadline included in the calendar described in 
     subsection (a) is not met''; and
       (2) by striking the second sentence.
       (d) Annual Report on Activities Under the Rehabilitation 
     Act of 1973.--Section 13 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
     (20 U.S.C. 712) is amended by striking ``twenty'' and 
     inserting ``eighty''.
       (e) Report to the Congress Regarding Rehabilitation 
     Training Programs.--The second sentence of section 302(c) of 
     the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (20 U.S.C. 774(c)) is amended 
     by striking ``simultaneously with the budget submission for 
     the succeeding fiscal year for the Rehabilitation Services 
     Administration'' and inserting ``by September 30 of each 
     fiscal year''.
       (f) Report Prepared by the Department of the Interior on 
     Indian Children and the Bilingual Education Act.--
       (1) Repeal.--Subsection (c) of section 7022 of the 
     Bilingual Education Act (20 U.S.C. 3292) is repealed.
       (2) Annual report.--Paragraph (3) of section 7051(b)(3) of 
     the Bilingual Education Act (20 U.S.C. 3331(b)(3)) is 
     amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and 
     inserting a semicolon; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
       ``(F) the needs of the Indian children with respect to the 
     purposes of this title in schools operated or funded by the 
     Department of the Interior, including those tribes and local 
     educational agencies receiving assistance under the Johnson-
     O'Malley Act (25 U.S.C. 452 et seq.); and
       ``(G) the extent to which the needs described in 
     subparagraph (F) are being met by funds provided to such 
     schools for educational purposes through the Secretary of the 
     Interior.''.
       (g) Annual Evaluation Reports.--Section 417 of the General 
     Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1226c) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``annual'' and 
     inserting ``biennial''; and
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) by striking ``December'' and inserting ``March'';
       (B) by striking ``each year,'' and inserting ``every other 
     year''; and
       (C) by striking ``an annual'' and inserting ``a biennial'';
       (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``previous fiscal 
     year'' and inserting ``2 preceding fiscal years''; and
       (4) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``previous fiscal 
     year'' and inserting ``2 preceding fiscal years''.
       (h) Annual Audit of Student Loan Insurance Fund.--Section 
     432(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
     1082(b)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) Financial Operations Responsibilities.--The Secretary 
     shall, with respect to the financial operations arising by 
     reason of this part prepare annually and submit a budget 
     program as provided for wholly owned Government corporations 
     by chapter 91 of title 31, United States Code. The 
     transactions of the Secretary, including the settlement of 
     insurance claims and of claims for payments pursuant to 
     section 1078 of this title, and transactions related thereto 
     and vouchers approved by the Secretary in connection with 
     such transactions, shall be final and conclusive upon all 
     accounting and other officers of the Government.''.

                    CHAPTER 5--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

     SEC. 1051. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Reports on Performance and Disposal of Alternative 
     Fueled Heavy Duty Vehicles.--Paragraphs (3) and (4) of 
     section 400AA(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act 
     (42 U.S.C. 6374(b)(3), 6374(b)(4)) are repealed.
       (b) Report on Wind Energy Systems.--Section 9(a)(3) of the 
     Wind Energy Systems Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9208(a)(3)) is 
     repealed.
       (c) Report on Comprehensive Program Management Plan for 
     Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion.--Section 3(d) of the Ocean 
     Thermal Energy Conversion Research, Development, and 
     Demonstration Act (42 U.S.C. 9002(d)) is repealed.
       (d) Reports on Subseabed Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and 
     High-Level Radioactive Waste.--Subsections (a) and (b)(5) of 
     section 224 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 
     U.S.C. 10204(a), 10204(b)(5)) are repealed.
       (e) Report on Fuel Use Act.--Sections 711(c)(2) and 806 of 
     the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 
     8421(c)(2), 8482) are repealed.
       (f) Report on Test Program of Storage of Refined Petroleum 
     Products Within the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.--Section 
     160(g)(7) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 
     U.S.C. 6240(g)(7)) is repealed.
       (g) Report on Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves 
     Production.--Section 7434 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     repealed.
       (h) Report on Effects of Presidential Message Establishing 
     a Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy on Nuclear Research and 
     Development Cooperative Agreements.--Section 203 of the 
     Department of Energy Act of 1978--Civilian Applications (22 
     U.S.C. 2429 note) is repealed.
       (i) Report on Written Agreements Regarding Nuclear Waste 
     Repository Sites.--Section 117(c) of the Nuclear Waste Policy 
     Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10137(c)) is amended by striking the 
     following: ``If such written agreement is not completed prior 
     to the expiration of such period, the Secretary shall report 
     to the Congress in writing not later than 30 days after the 
     expiration of such period on the status of negotiations to 
     develop such agreement and the reasons why such agreement has 
     not been completed. Prior to submission of such report to the 
     Congress, the Secretary shall transmit such report to the 
     Governor of such State or the governing body of such affected 
     Indian tribe, as the case may be, for their review and 
     comments. Such comments shall be included in such report 
     prior to submission to the Congress.''.
       (j) Quarterly Report on Strategic Petroleum Reserves.--
     Section 165(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 
     U.S.C. 6245(b)) is repealed.
       (k) Report on the Department of Energy.--The Federal Energy 
     Administration Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 790d), is amended by 
     striking out section 55.

     SEC. 1052. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Reports on Process-Oriented Industrial Energy 
     Efficiency and Industrial Insulation Audit Guidelines.--
       (1) Section 132(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 
     U.S.C. 6349(d)) is amended--
       (A) in the language preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``Not later than 2 years after October 24, 1992, and annually 
     thereafter'' and inserting ``Not later than October 24, 1995, 
     and biennially thereafter'';
       (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (C) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(6) the information required under section 133(c).''.
       (2) Section 133(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 
     U.S.C. 6350(c)) is amended--
       (A) by striking, ``October 24, 1992'' and inserting 
     ``October 24, 1995''; and
       (B) by inserting ``as part of the report required under 
     section 132(d),'' after ``and biennially thereafter,''.
       (b) Report on Agency Requests for Waiver From Federal 
     Energy Management Requirements.--Section 543(b)(2) of the 
     National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 
     8253(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``, as part of the report required under 
     section 548(b),'' after ``the Secretary shall''; and
       (2) by striking ``promptly''.
       (c) Report on the Progress, Status, Activities, and Results 
     of Programs Regarding the Procurement and Identification of 
     Energy Efficient Products.--Section 161(d) of the Energy 
     Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 8262g(d)) is amended by 
     striking ``of each year thereafter,''; and inserting 
     ``thereafter as part of the report required under section 
     548(b) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act,''.
       (d) Report on the Federal Government Energy Management 
     Program.--Section 548(b) of the National Energy Conservation 
     Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8258(b)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); 
     and
       (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(B) the information required under section 543(b)(2); 
     and'';
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' after the 
     semicolon;
       (3) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) the information required under section 161(d) of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 1992.''.
       (e) Report on Alternative Fuel Use by Selected Federal 
     Vehicles.--Section 400AA(b)(1)(B) of the Energy Policy and 
     Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374(b)(1)(B)) is amended by 
     striking ``and annually thereafter''.
       (f) Report on the Operation of State Energy Conservation 
     Plans.--Section 365(c) of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
     Act (42 U.S.C. 6325(c)) is amended by striking ``report 
     annually'' and inserting ``, as part of the 
     [[Page H3005]] report required under section 657 of the 
     Department of Energy Organization Act, report''.
       (g) Report on the Department of Energy.--Section 657 of the 
     Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7267) is 
     amended by inserting after ``section 15 of the Federal Energy 
     Administration Act of 1974,'' the following: ``section 365(c) 
     of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, section 304(c) of 
     the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982,''.
       (h) Report on Cost-Effective Ways To Increase Hydropower 
     Production at Federal Water Facilities.--Section 2404 of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 797 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The Secretary, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the 
     Secretary of the Army,'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the 
     Interior and the Secretary of the Army, in consultation with 
     the Secretary,''; and
       (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary'' and 
     inserting ``the Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary 
     of the Army,''.
       (i) Report on Progress Meeting Fusion Energy Program 
     Objectives.--Section 2114(c)(5) of the Energy Policy Act of 
     1992 (42 U.S.C. 13474(c)(5)) is amended by striking out the 
     first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof ``The President 
     shall include in the budget submitted to the Congress each 
     year under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, a 
     report prepared by the Secretary describing the progress made 
     in meeting the program objectives, milestones, and schedules 
     established in the management plan.''.
       (j) Report on High-Performance Computing Activities.--
     Section 203(d) of the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 
     (15 U.S.C. 5523(d)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(d) Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this subsection, and thereafter as part of the 
     report required under section 101(a)(3)(A), the Secretary of 
     Energy shall report on activities taken to carry out this 
     Act.''.
       (k) Report on National High-Performance Computing 
     Program.--Section 101(a)(4) of the High-Performance Computing 
     Act of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5511(a)(4)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); 
     and
       (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(E) include the report of the Secretary of Energy 
     required by section 203(d); and''.
       (l) Report on Nuclear Waste Disposal Program.--Section 
     304(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 
     10224(d)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(d) Audit by GAO.--If requested by either House of the 
     Congress (or any committee thereof) or if considered 
     necessary by the Comptroller General, the General Accounting 
     Office shall conduct an audit of the Office, in accord with 
     such regulations as the Comptroller General may prescribe. 
     The Comptroller General shall have access to such books, 
     records, accounts, and other materials of the Office as the 
     Comptroller General determines to be necessary for the 
     preparation of such audit. The Comptroller General shall 
     submit a report on the results of each audit conducted under 
     this section.''.

           CHAPTER 6--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

     SEC. 1061. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on the Effects of Toxic Substances.--Subsection 
     (c) of section 27 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 
     U.S.C. 2626(c)) is repealed.
       (b) Report on Compliance With the Consumer-Patient 
     Radiation Health and Safety Act.--Subsection (d) of section 
     981 of the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act 
     of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 10006(d)) is repealed.
       (c) Report on Evaluation of Title VIII Programs.--Section 
     859 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298b-6) is 
     repealed.
       (d) Report on Model System for Payment for Outpatient 
     Hospital Services.--Paragraph (6) of section 1135(d) of the 
     Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(d)(6)) is repealed.
       (e) Report on Medicare Treatment of Uncompensated Care.--
     Paragraph (2) of section 603(a) of the Social Security 
     Amendments of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is repealed.
       (f) Report on Program To Assist Homeless Individuals.--
     Subsection (d) of section 9117 of the Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 1383 note) is repealed.

     SEC. 1062. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report of the Surgeon General.--Section 239 of the 
     Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 238h) is amended to read 
     as follows:


                           ``biannual report

       ``Sec. 239. The Surgeon General shall transmit to the 
     Secretary, for submission to the Congress, on January 1, 
     1995, and on January 1, every 2 years thereafter, a full 
     report of the administration of the functions of the Service 
     under this Act, including a detailed statement of receipts 
     and disbursements.''.
       (b) Report on Health Service Research Activities.--
     Subsection (b) of section 494A of the Public Health Service 
     Act (42 U.S.C. 289c-1(b)) is amended by striking ``September 
     30, 1993, and annually thereafter'' and inserting ``December 
     30, 1993, and each December 30 thereafter''.
       (c) Report on Family Planning.--Section 1009(a) of the 
     Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300a-7(a)) is amended by 
     striking ``each fiscal year'' and inserting ``fiscal year 
     1995, and each second fiscal year thereafter,''.
       (d) Report on the Status of Health Information and Health 
     Promotion.--Section 1705(a) of the Public Health Service Act 
     (42 U.S.C. 300u-4) is amended in the first sentence by 
     striking out ``annually'' and inserting in lieu thereof 
     ``biannually''.

         CHAPTER 7--DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

     SEC. 1071. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Reports on Public Housing Homeownership and Management 
     Opportunities.--Section 21(f) of the United States Housing 
     Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437s(f)) is repealed.
       (b) Interim Report on Public Housing Mixed Income New 
     Communities Strategy Demonstration.--Section 522(k)(1) of the 
     Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 
     1437f note) is repealed.
       (c) Biennial Report on Interstate Land Sales Registration 
     Program.--Section 1421 of the Interstate Land Sales Full 
     Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1719a) is repealed.
       (d) Quarterly Report on Activities Under the Fair Housing 
     Initiatives Program.--Section 561(e)(2) of the Housing and 
     Community Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a(e)(2)) is 
     repealed.
       (e) Collection of and Annual Report on Racial and Ethnic 
     Data.--Section 562(b) of the Housing and Community 
     Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3608a(b)) is repealed.

     SEC. 1072. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Homeownership of Multifamily Units Program.--
     Section 431 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable 
     Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12880) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``ANNUAL''; and
       (2) by striking ``The Secretary shall annually'' and 
     inserting ``The Secretary shall no later than December 31, 
     1995,''.
       (b) Triennial Audit of Transactions of National 
     Homeownership Foundation.--Section 107(g)(1) of the Housing 
     and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701y(g)(1)) is 
     amended by striking the last sentence.
       (c) Report on Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.--
     Section 2605(h) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act 
     of 1981 (Public Law 97-35; 42 U.S.C. 8624(h)), is amended by 
     striking out ``(but not less frequently than every three 
     years),''.

                 CHAPTER 8--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

     SEC. 1081. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Audits in Federal Royalty Management 
     System.--Section 17(j) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 
     226(j)) is amended by striking the last sentence.
       (b) Report on Domestic Mining, Minerals, and Mineral 
     Reclamation Industries.--Section 2 of the Mining and Minerals 
     Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21a) is amended by striking the 
     last sentence.
       (c) Report on Phase I of the High Plains States Groundwater 
     Demonstration Project.--Section 3(d) of the High Plains 
     States Groundwater Demonstration Program Act of 1983 (43 
     U.S.C. 390g-1(d)) is repealed.
       (d) Report on Reclamation Reform Act Compliance.--Section 
     224(g) of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 
     390ww(g)) is amended by striking the last 2 sentences.
       (e) Report on Geological Surveys Conducted Outside the 
     Domain of the United States.--Section 2 of Public Law 87-626 
     (43 U.S.C. 31(c)) is repealed.
       (f) Report on Recreation Use Fees.--Section 4(h) of the 
     Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-
     6a(h)) is repealed.
       (g) Report on Federal Surplus Real Property Public Benefit 
     Discount Program for Parks and Recreation.--Section 203(o)(1) 
     of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 
     1949 (40 U.S.C. 484(o)(1)) is amended by striking 
     ``subsection (k) of this section and''.

     SEC. 1082. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Levels of the Ogallala Aquifer.--Title III of 
     the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10301 
     note) is amended--
       (1) in section 306, by striking ``annually'' and inserting 
     ``biennially''; and
       (2) in section 308, by striking ``intervals of one year'' 
     and inserting ``intervals of 2 years''.
       (b) Report on Effects of Outer Continental Shelf Leasing 
     Activities on Human, Marine, and Coastal Environments.--
     Section 20(e) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 
     U.S.C. 1346(e)) is amended by striking ``each fiscal year'' 
     and inserting ``every 3 fiscal years''.

                    CHAPTER 9--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

     SEC. 1091. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Crime and Crime Prevention.--(1) Section 3126 
     of title 18, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 206 of title 18, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking out the item 
     relating to section 3126.
       (b) Report on Drug Interdiction Task Force.--Section 
     3301(a)(1)(C) of the National Drug Interdiction Act of 1986 
     (21 U.S.C. 801 note; Public Law 99-570; 100 Stat. 3207-98) is 
     repealed.
       (c) Report on Equal Access to Justice.--Section 2412(d)(5) 
     of title 28, United States Code, is repealed.
     [[Page H3006]]   (d) Report on Federal Offender 
     Characteristics.--Section 3624(f)(6) of title 18, United 
     States Code, is repealed.
       (e) Report on Costs of Death Penalty.--The Anti-Drug Abuse 
     Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690; 102 Stat. 4395; 21 U.S.C. 
     848 note) is amended by striking out section 7002.
       (f) Mineral Lands Leasing Act.--Section 8B of the Mineral 
     Lands Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 208-2) is repealed.
       (g) Small Business Act.--Subsection (c) of section 10 of 
     the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 639(c)) is repealed.
       (h) Energy Policy and Conservation Act.--Section 252(i) of 
     the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6272(i)) is 
     amended by striking ``, at least once every 6 months, a 
     report'' and inserting ``, at such intervals as are 
     appropriate based on significant developments and issues, 
     reports''.
       (i) Report on Forfeiture Fund.--Section 524(c) of title 28, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking out paragraph (7); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (12) as 
     paragraphs (7) through (11), respectively.

                    CHAPTER 10--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

     SEC. 1101. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 408(d) of the Veterans Education and Employment 
     Amendments of 1989 (38 U.S.C. 4100 note) is repealed.

     SEC. 1102. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on the Activities Conducted Under the Fair Labor 
     Standards Act of 1938.--Section 4(d)(1) of the Fair Labor 
     Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 204(d)(1)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``annually'' and inserting ``biannually''; 
     and
       (2) by striking ``preceding year'' and inserting 
     ``preceding two years''.
       (b) Annual Report of the Office of Workers' Compensation.--
       (1) Report on the administration of the longshore and 
     harbor workers' compensation act.--Section 42 of the 
     Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 
     942) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``beginning of each'' and all that follows 
     through ``Amendments of 1984'' and inserting ``end of each 
     fiscal year''; and
       (B) by adding the following new sentence at the end: ``Such 
     report shall include the annual reports required under 
     section 426(b) of the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 U.S.C. 
     936(b)) and section 8194 of title 5, United States Code, and 
     shall be identified as the Annual Report of the Office of 
     Workers' Compensation Programs.''.
       (2) Report on the administration of the black lung benefits 
     program.--Section 426(b) of the ``Black Lung Benefits Act (30 
     U.S.C. 936(b)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``Within'' and all that follows through 
     ``Congress the'' and inserting ``At the end of each fiscal 
     year, the''; and
       (B) by adding the following new sentence at the end: ``Each 
     such report shall be prepared and submitted to Congress in 
     accordance with the requirement with respect to submission 
     under section 42 of the Longshore Harbor Workers' 
     Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 942).''.
       (3) Report on the administration of the federal employees' 
     compensation act.--(A) Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, 
     United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof 
     the following new section:

     ``Sec. 8152. Annual report

       ``The Secretary of Labor shall, at the end of each fiscal 
     year, prepare a report with respect to the administration of 
     this chapter. Such report shall be submitted to Congress in 
     accordance with the requirement with respect to submission 
     under section 42 of the Longshore Harbor Workers' 
     Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 942).''.
       (B) The table of sections for chapter 81 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating 
     to section 8151 the following:

``8152. Annual report.''.

       (c) Annual Report on the Department of Labor.--Section 9 of 
     an Act entitled ``An Act to create a Department of Labor'', 
     approved March 4, 1913 (29 U.S.C. 560) is amended by striking 
     ``make a report'' and all that follows through ``the 
     department'' and inserting ``prepare and submit to Congress 
     the financial statements of the Department that have been 
     audited''.

                    CHAPTER 11--DEPARTMENT OF STATE

     SEC. 1111. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 8 of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 
     1962 (22 U.S.C. 2606) is amended by striking subsection (b), 
     and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).

                CHAPTER 12--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

     SEC. 1121. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Deepwater Port Act of 1974.--Section 20 of 
     the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1519) is repealed.
       (b) Report on Coast Guard Logistics Capabilities Critical 
     to Mission Performance.--Sections 5(a)(2) and 5(b) of the 
     Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1988 (10 U.S.C. 2304 note) 
     are repealed.
       (c) Report on Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control 
     Act of 1987.--Section 2201(a) of the Marine Plastic Pollution 
     Research and Control Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C. 1902 note) is 
     amended by striking ``biennially'' and inserting 
     ``triennially''.
       (d) Report on Applied Research and Technology Program.--
     Section 307(e)(11) of title 23, United States Code, is 
     repealed.
       (e) Reports on Highway Safety Improvement Programs.--
       (1) Report on railway-highway crossings program.--Section 
     130(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking the last 3 sentences.
       (2) Report on hazard elimination program.--Section 152(g) 
     of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking the 
     last 3 sentences.
       (f) Report on Highway Safety Performance--Fatal and Injury 
     Accident Rates on Public Roads in the United States.--Section 
     207 of the Highway Safety Act of 1982 (23 U.S.C. 401 note) is 
     repealed.
       (g) Report on Highway Safety Program Standards.--Section 
     402(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking the fifth sentence.
       (h) Report on Railroad-Highway Demonstration Projects.--
     Section 163(o) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 
     U.S.C. 130 note) is repealed.
       (i) Report on Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987.--
     Section 103(b)(2) of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and 
     Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
     4604(b)(2)) is repealed.
       (j) Report on Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970.--Section 
     211 of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 
     440) is repealed.
       (k) Report on Railroad Financial Assistance.--Section 
     308(d) of title 49, United States Code, is repealed.
       (l) Report on Use of Advanced Technology by the Automobile 
     Industry.--Section 305 of the Automotive Propulsion Research 
     and Development Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 2704) is amended by 
     striking the last sentence.
       (m) Report on Obligations.--Section 4(b) of the Federal 
     Transit Act (49 U.S.C. App. 1603(b)) is repealed.
       (n) Report on Suspended Light Rail System Technology Pilot 
     Project.--Section 26(c)(11) of the Federal Transit Act (49 
     U.S.C. App. 1622(c)(11)) is repealed.
       (o) Report on Saint Lawrence Seaway Development 
     Corporation.--Section 10(a) of the Act of May 13, 1954 (68 
     Stat. 96, chapter 201; 33 U.S.C. 989(a)) is repealed.
       (p) Reports on Pipelines on Federal Lands.--Section 
     28(w)(4) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185(w)(4)) is 
     repealed.
       (q) Reports on Pipeline Safety.--
       (1) Report on natural gas pipeline safety act of 1968.--
     Section 16(a) of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 
     (49 U.S.C. App. 1683(a)) is amended in the first sentence by 
     striking ``of each year'' and inserting ``of each odd-
     numbered year''.
       (2) Report on hazardous liquid pipeline safety act of 
     1979.--Section 213 of the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety 
     Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. App. 2012) is amended in the first 
     sentence by striking ``of each year'' and inserting ``of each 
     odd-numbered year''.

     SEC. 1122. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Major Acquisition Projects.--Section 337 of 
     the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies 
     Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102-338; 106 Stat. 1551) 
     is amended--
       (1) by striking ``quarter of any fiscal year beginning 
     after December 31, 1992, unless the Commandant of the Coast 
     Guard first submits a quarterly report'' and inserting ``half 
     of any fiscal year beginning after December 31, 1995, unless 
     the Commandant of the Coast Guard first submits a semiannual 
     report''; and
       (2) by striking ``quarter.'' and inserting ``half-fiscal 
     year.''.
       (b) Report on Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.--The 
     quarterly report regarding the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund 
     required to be submitted to the House and Senate Committees 
     on Appropriations under House Report 101-892, accompanying 
     the appropriations for the Coast Guard in the Department of 
     Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991, 
     shall be submitted not later than 30 days after the end of 
     the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted and annually 
     thereafter.
       (c) Report on Joint Federal and State Motor Fuel Tax 
     Compliance Project.--Section 1040(d)(1) of the Intermodal 
     Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (23 U.S.C. 101 
     note) is amended by striking ``September 30 and''.
       (d) Report on Public Transportation.--Section 308(e)(1) of 
     title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``January of each even-numbered year'' and inserting ``March 
     1995, March 1996, and March of each odd-numbered year 
     thereafter''.
       (e) Report on Nation's Highways and Bridges.--Section 
     307(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``January 1983, and in January of every second year 
     thereafter'' and inserting ``March 1995, March 1996, and 
     March of each odd-numbered year thereafter''.

                 CHAPTER 13--DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

     SEC. 1131. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on the Operation and Status of State and Local 
     Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund.--Paragraph (8) of 
     section 14001(a) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1985 (31 U.S.C. 6701 note) is repealed.
       (b) Report on the Antirecession Provisions of the Public 
     Works Employment Act of 1976.--Section 213 of the Public 
     Works Employment Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6733) is repealed.
       (c) Report on the Asbestos Trust Fund.--Paragraph (2) of 
     section 5(c) of the 
     [[Page H3007]] Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 
     (20 U.S.C. 4022(c)) is repealed.

     SEC. 1132. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on the World Cup USA 1994 Commemorative Coin 
     Act.--Subsection (g) of section 205 of the World Cup USA 1994 
     Commemorative Coin Act (31 U.S.C. 5112 note) is amended by 
     striking ``month'' and inserting ``calendar quarter''.
       (b) Reports on Various Funds.--Subsection (b) of section 
     321 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5),
       (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and 
     inserting ``; and'', and
       (3) by adding after paragraph (6) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(7) notwithstanding any other provision of law, fulfill 
     any requirement to issue a report on the financial condition 
     of any fund on the books of the Treasury by including the 
     required information in a consolidated report, except that 
     information with respect to a specific fund shall be 
     separately reported if the Secretary determines that the 
     consolidation of such information would result in an 
     unwarranted delay in the availability of such information.''.
       (c) Report on the James Madison-Bill of Rights 
     Commemorative Coin Act.--Subsection (c) of section 506 of the 
     James Madison-Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin Act (31 
     U.S.C. 5112 note) is amended by striking out ``month'' and 
     inserting in lieu thereof ``calendar quarter''.

               CHAPTER 14--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

     SEC. 1141. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Furnishing Contract Care Services.--Section 
     1703(c) of title 38, United States Code, is repealed.
       (b) Report on Adequacy of Rates for State Home Care.--
     Section 1741 of such title is amended--
       (1) by striking out subsection (c); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections 
     (c) and (d), respectively.
       (c) Report on Loans To Purchase Manufactured Homes.--
     Section 3712 of such title is amended--
       (1) by striking out subsection (l); and
       (2) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (l).
       (d) Report on Level of Treatment Capacity.--Section 
     8110(a)(3) of such title is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) by striking out ``(A)''; and
       (B) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs 
     (A) and (B), respectively; and
       (2) by striking out subparagraph (B).
       (e) Report on Compliance With Funded Personnel Coding.--
       (1) Repeal of report requirement.--Section 8110(a)(4) of 
     title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out 
     subparagraph (C).
       (2) Conforming amendments.--Section 8110(a)(4) of title 38, 
     United States Code, is amended by--
       (A) redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D);
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking out ``subparagraph 
     (D)'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``subparagraph (C)''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking out ``subparagraph 
     (D)'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``subparagraph (C)''.
                   Subtitle II--Independent Agencies

                           CHAPTER 1--ACTION

     SEC. 2011. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 226 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 
     (42 U.S.C. 5026) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (b); and
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(2)'' and inserting 
     ``(b)''; and
       (B) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking ``(1)(A)'' and inserting ``(1)''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (B)--

       (I) by striking ``(B)'' and inserting ``(2)''; and
       (II) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting 
     ``paragraph (1)''.

               CHAPTER 2--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

     SEC. 2021. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Allocation of Water.--Section 102 of the 
     Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1252) is 
     amended by striking subsection (d).
       (b) Report on Variance Requests.--Section 301(n) of the 
     Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1311(n)) is 
     amended by striking paragraph (8).
       (c) Report on Implementation of Clean Lakes Projects.--
     Section 314(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
     U.S.C. 1324(d)) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (3); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
       (d) Report on Use of Municipal Secondary Effluent and 
     Sludge.--Section 516 of the Federal Water Pollution Control 
     Act (33 U.S.C. 1375) (as amended by subsection (g)) is 
     further amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (c); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections 
     (c) and (d), respectively.
       (e) Report on Certain Water Quality Standards and 
     Permits.--Section 404 of the Water Quality Act of 1987 
     (Public Law 100-4; 33 U.S.C. 1375 note) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (c); and
       (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).
       (f) Report on Class V Wells.--Section 1426 of title XIV of 
     the Public Health Service Act (commonly known as the ``Safe 
     Drinking Water Act'') (42 U.S.C. 300h-5) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Monitoring 
     Methods.--''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).
       (g) Report on Sole Source Aquifer Demonstration Program.--
     Section 1427 of title XIV of the Public Health Service Act 
     (commonly known as the ``Safe Drinking Water Act'') (42 
     U.S.C. 300h-6) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (l); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (m) and (n) as subsections 
     (l) and (m), respectively.
       (h) Report on Supply of Safe Drinking Water.--Section 1442 
     of title XIV of the Public Health Service Act (commonly known 
     as the ``Safe Drinking Water Act'') (42 U.S.C. 300h-6) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (c);
       (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c); and
       (3) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (d) and (e), respectively.
       (i) Report on Nonnuclear Energy and Technologies.--Section 
     11 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development 
     Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5910) is repealed.
       (j) Report on Emissions at Coal-Burning Powerplants.--
       (1) Section 745 of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use 
     Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 8455) is repealed.
       (2) The table of contents in section 101(b) of such Act (42 
     U.S.C. prec. 8301) is amended by striking the item relating 
     to section 745.
       (k) 5-Year Plan for Environmental Research, Development, 
     and Demonstration.--
       (1) Section 5 of the Environmental Research, Development, 
     and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 4361) 
     is repealed.
       (2) Section 4 of the Environmental Research, Development, 
     and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 4361a) 
     is repealed.
       (3) Section 8 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 4365) is amended--
       (A) by striking subsection (c); and
       (B) by redesignating subsections (d) through (i) as 
     subsections (c) through (h), respectively.
       (l) Plan on Assistance to States for Radon Programs.--
     Section 305 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 
     2665) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (d); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections 
     (d) and (e), respectively.

           CHAPTER 3--EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION

     SEC. 2031. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 705(k)(2)(C) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 
     U.S.C. 2000e-4(k)(2)(C)) is amended--
       (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
     ``including'' and inserting ``including information, 
     presented in the aggregate, relating to'';
       (2) in clause (i), by striking ``the identity of each 
     person or entity'' and inserting ``the number of persons and 
     entities'';
       (3) in clause (ii), by striking ``such person or entity'' 
     and inserting ``such persons and entities''; and
       (4) in clause (iii)--
       (A) by striking ``fee'' and inserting ``fees''; and
       (B) by striking ``such person or entity'' and inserting 
     ``such persons and entities''.

               CHAPTER 4--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

     SEC. 2041. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 7207(c)(4) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 
     (Public Law 100-690; 102 Stat. 4428; 49 U.S.C. App. 1354 
     note) is amended--
       (1) by striking out ``GAO''; and
       (2) by striking out ``the Comptroller General'' and 
     inserting in lieu thereof ``the Department of Transportation 
     Inspector General''.

              CHAPTER 5--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

     SEC. 2051. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report to the Congress Under the Communications 
     Satellite Act of 1962.--Section 404(c) of the Communications 
     Satellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 744(c)) is repealed.
       (b) Reimbursement for Amateur Examination Expenses.--
     Section 4(f)(4)(J) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 
     U.S.C. 154(f)(4)(J)) is amended by striking out the last 
     sentence.

            CHAPTER 6--FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

     SEC. 2061. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 102(b)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance 
     Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-242; 105 
     Stat. 2237; 12 U.S.C. 1825 note) is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(1) Quarterly reporting.--Not later than 90 days after 
     the end of any calendar quarter in which the Federal Deposit 
     Insurance Corporation (hereafter in this section referred to 
     as the `Corporation') has any obligations pursuant to section 
     14 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act outstanding, the 
     Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a 
     report on the Corporation's compliance at the end of that 
     quarter with section 15(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance 
     Act to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 
     of the Senate and the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban 
     Affairs of the House of Representatives. Such a report shall 
     be included in the 
     [[Page H3008]] Comptroller General's audit report for that 
     year, as required by section 17 of the Federal Deposit 
     Insurance Act.''.

             CHAPTER 7--FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

     SEC. 2071. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 201(h) of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 (50 
     U.S.C. App. 2281(h)) is amended by striking the second 
     proviso.

         CHAPTER 8--FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

     SEC. 2081. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 9503 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:
       ``(c) The requirements of this section are satisfied with 
     respect to the Thrift Savings Plan described under subchapter 
     III of chapter 84 of title 5, by preparation and transmission 
     of the report described under section 8439(b) of such 
     title.''.

               CHAPTER 9--GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

     SEC. 2091. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Properties Conveyed for Historic Monuments 
     and Correctional Facilities.--Section 203(o) of the Federal 
     Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 
     484(o)) is amended--
       (1) by striking out paragraph (1);
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs 
     (1) and (2), respectively; and
       (3) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) by striking out 
     ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``paragraph 
     (3)''.
       (b) Report on Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property and 
     Report on Negotiated Sales.--Section 203(e)(6) of the Federal 
     Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 
     484(e)(6)) is repealed.
       (c) Report on Properties Conveyed for Wildlife 
     Conservation.--Section 3 of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing the transfer of certain real property for 
     wildlife, or other purposes.'', approved May 19, 1948 (16 
     U.S.C. 667d; 62 Stat. 241) is amended by striking out ``and 
     shall be included in the annual budget transmitted to the 
     Congress''.

               CHAPTER 10--INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

     SEC. 2101. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 10327(k) of title 49, United States Code, is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(k) If an extension granted under subsection (j) is not 
     sufficient to allow for completion of necessary proceedings, 
     the Commission may grant a further extension in an 
     extraordinary situation if a majority of the Commissioners 
     agree to the further extension by public vote.''.

                 CHAPTER 11--LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

     SEC. 2111. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 1009(c)(2) of the Legal Services Corporation Act 
     (42 U.S.C. 2996h(c)(2)) is amended by striking out ``The'' 
     and inserting in lieu thereof ``Upon request, the''.

       CHAPTER 12--NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

     SEC. 2121. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 21(g) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648(g)) 
     is amended to read as follows:
       ``(g) National Aeronautics and Space Administration and 
     Industrial Application Centers.--The National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration and industrial application centers 
     supported by the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration are authorized and directed to cooperate with 
     small business development centers participating in the 
     program.''.

               CHAPTER 13--NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

     SEC. 2131. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 401(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 
     781(a)) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (9); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs 
     (9) and (10), respectively.

                CHAPTER 14--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

     SEC. 2141. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Strategic Plan for Science and Engineering Education.--
     Section 107 of the Education for Economic Security Act (20 
     U.S.C. 3917) is repealed.
       (b) Budget Estimate.--Section 14 of the National Science 
     Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1873) is amended by 
     striking subsection (j).

            CHAPTER 15--NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

     SEC. 2151. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 305 of the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 (49 
     U.S.C. 1904) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon;
       (2) in paragraph (3) by striking out ``; and'' and 
     inserting in lieu thereof a period; and
       (3) by striking out paragraph (4).

           CHAPTER 16--NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

     SEC. 2161. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Section 607(c) of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation 
     Act (42 U.S.C. 8106(c)) is amended by striking the second 
     sentence.

               CHAPTER 17--NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

     SEC. 2171. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 208 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 
     U.S.C. 5848) is amended by striking ``each quarter a report 
     listing for that period'' and inserting ``an annual report 
     listing for the previous fiscal year''.

               CHAPTER 18--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

     SEC. 2181. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Career Reserved Positions.--(1) Section 3135 
     of title 5, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking out the item relating to 
     section 3135.
       (b) Report on Performance Awards.--Section 4314(d)(3) of 
     title 5, United States Code, is repealed.
       (c) Report on Training Programs.--(1) Section 4113 of title 
     5, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 41 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking out the item relating to 
     section 4113.
       (d) Report on Prevailing Rate System.--Section 5347 of 
     title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out the 
     fourth and fifth sentences.
       (e) Report on Activities of the Merit Systems Protection 
     Board and the Office of Personnel Management.--Section 2304 
     of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a) by striking out ``(a)''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).

     SEC. 2182. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Senior Executive Service Positions.--Section 
     3135(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1) by striking out ``, and the projected 
     number of Senior Executive Service positions to be authorized 
     for the next 2 fiscal years, in the aggregate and by 
     agency'';
       (2) by striking out paragraphs (3) and (8); and
       (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), 
     and (10) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), 
     respectively.
       (b) Report on District of Columbia Retirement Fund.--
     Section 145 of the District of Columbia Retirement Reform Act 
     (Public Law 96-122; 93 Stat. 882) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)--
       (i) by striking out ``(1)'';
       (ii) by striking out ``and the Comptroller General shall 
     each'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``shall''; and
       (iii) by striking out ``each''; and
       (B) by striking out paragraph (2); and
       (2) in subsection (d), by striking out ``the Comptroller 
     General and'' each place it appears.
       (c) Report on Revolving Fund.--Section 1304(e)(6) of title 
     5, United States Code, is amended by striking out ``at least 
     once every three years''.

                CHAPTER 19--OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION

     SEC. 2191. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 18(c)(6)(B) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (12 
     U.S.C. 1438(c)(6)(B)) is amended--
       (1) by striking out ``annually'';
       (2) by striking out ``audit, settlement,'' and inserting in 
     lieu thereof ``settlement''; and
       (3) by striking out ``, and the first audit'' and all that 
     follows through ``enacted''.

                  CHAPTER 20--PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

     SEC. 2201. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Reports on Panama Canal.--Section 1312 of the Panama 
     Canal Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-70; 22 U.S.C. 3722) is 
     repealed.
       (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of 
     contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by striking out 
     the item relating to section 1312.

                       CHAPTER 21--POSTAL SERVICE

     SEC. 2211. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       (a) Report on Consumer Education Programs.--Section 4(b) of 
     the mail Order Consumer Protection Amendments of 1983 (39 
     U.S.C. 3001 note; Public Law 98-186; 97 Stat. 1318) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) A summary of the activities carried out under 
     subsection (a) shall be included in the first semiannual 
     report submitted each year as required under section 5 of the 
     Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).''.
       (b) Report on Investigative Activities.--Section 3013 of 
     title 39, United States Code, is amended in the last sentence 
     by striking out ``the Board shall transmit such report to the 
     Congress'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``the information in 
     such report shall be included in the next semiannual report 
     required under section 5 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 
     (5 U.S.C. App.)''.

                 CHAPTER 22--RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

     SEC. 2221. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 502 of the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983 
     (45 U.S.C. 231f-1) is amended by striking ``On or before July 
     1, 1985, and each calendar year thereafter'' and inserting 
     ``As part of the annual report required under section 22(a) 
     of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231u(a))''.

        CHAPTER 23--THRIFT DEPOSITOR PROTECTION OVERSIGHT BOARD

     SEC. 2231. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 21A(k)(9) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (12 
     U.S.C. 1441a(k)(9)) is amended by striking out ``the end of 
     each calendar quarter'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``June 
     30 and December 31 of each calendar year''.
      [[Page H3009]] CHAPTER 24--UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY

     SEC. 2241. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       Notwithstanding section 601(c)(4) of the Foreign Service 
     Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4001(c)(4)), the reports otherwise 
     required under such section shall not cover the activities of 
     the United States Information Agency.
         Subtitle III--Reports by All Departments and Agencies

     SEC. 3001. REPORTS ELIMINATED.

       (a) Report on Part-Time Employment.--(1) Section 3407 of 
     title 5, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 34 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking out the item relating to 
     section 3407.
       (b) Budget Information on Consulting Services.--(1) Section 
     1114 of title 31, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking out the item 
     relating to section 1114.
       (c) Semiannual Report on Lobbying.--Section 1352 of title 
     31, United States Code, is amended by--
       (1) striking out subsection (d); and
       (2) redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) as 
     subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively.
       (d) Reports on Program Fraud and Civil Remedies.--(1) 
     Section 3810 of title 31, United States Code, is repealed.
       (2) The table of sections for chapter 38 of title 31, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking out the item 
     relating to section 3810.
       (e) Report on Right to Financial Privacy Act.--Section 1121 
     of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 
     3421) is repealed.
       (f) Report on Foreign Loan Risks.--Section 913(d) of the 
     International Lending Supervision Act of 1983 (12 U.S.C. 
     3912(d)) is repealed.
       (g) Report on Plans To Convert to the Metric System.--
     Section 12 of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 (15 U.S.C. 
     205j-1) is repealed.
       (h) Report on Technology Utilization and Intellectual 
     Property Rights.--Section 11(f) of the Stevenson-Wydler 
     Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710(f)) is 
     repealed.
       (i) Report on Extraordinary Contractual Actions To 
     Facilitate the National Defense.--Section 4(a) of the Act 
     entitled ``An Act to authorize the making, amendment, and 
     modification of contracts to facilitate the national 
     defense'', approved August 28, 1958 (50 U.S.C. 1434(a)), is 
     amended by striking out ``all such actions taken'' and 
     inserting in lieu thereof ``if any such action has been 
     taken''.
       (j) Reports on Detailing Employees.--Section 619 of the 
     Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government 
     Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102-393; 106 Stat. 
     1769), is repealed.

     SEC. 3002. REPORTS MODIFIED.

       Section 552b(j) of title 5, United States Code, is amended 
     to read as follows:
       ``(j) Each agency subject to the requirements of this 
     section shall annually report to the Congress regarding the 
     following:
       ``(1) The changes in the policies and procedures of the 
     agency under this section that have occurred during the 
     preceding 1-year period.
       ``(2) A tabulation of the number of meetings held, the 
     exemptions applied to close meetings, and the days of public 
     notice provided to close meetings.
       ``(3) A brief description of litigation or formal 
     complaints concerning the implementation of this section by 
     the agency.
       ``(4) A brief explanation of any changes in law that have 
     affected the responsibilities of the agency under this 
     section.''.
                      Subtitle IV--Effective Date

     SEC. 4001. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions 
     of this title and amendments made by this title shall take 
     effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
                     motion offered by mr. clinger

  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Chairman, I offer a motion.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Mr. Clinger moves to strike all after the enacting clause 
     of S. 244 and to insert in lieu thereof the text of H.R. 830, 
     as passed, as follows:
                                H.R. 830

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of 
     1995''.

     SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY.

       Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to 
     read as follows:
        ``CHAPTER 35--COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY
``Sec.
``3501. Purposes.
``3502. Definitions.
``3503. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
``3504. Authority and functions of Director.
``3505. Assignment of tasks and deadlines.
``3506. Federal agency responsibilities.
``3507. Public information collection activities; submission to 
              Director; approval and delegation.
``3508. Determination of necessity for information; hearing.
``3509. Designation of central collection agency.
``3510. Cooperation of agencies in making information available.
``3511. Establishment and operation of Government Information Locator 
              Service.
``3512. Public protection.
``3513. Director review of agency activities; reporting; agency 
              response.
``3514. Responsiveness to Congress.
``3515. Administrative powers.
``3516. Rules and regulations.
``3517. Consultation with other agencies and the public.
``3518. Effect on existing laws and regulations.
``3519. Access to information.
``3520. Authorization of appropriations.
     ``Sec. 3501. Purposes

       ``The purposes of this chapter are to--
       ``(1) minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, small 
     businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal 
     contractors, State, local and tribal governments, and other 
     persons resulting from the collection of information by or 
     for the Federal Government;
       ``(2) ensure the greatest possible public benefit from and 
     maximize the utility of information created, collected, 
     maintained, used, shared and disseminated by or for the 
     Federal Government;
       ``(3) coordinate, integrate, and to the extent practicable 
     and appropriate, make uniform Federal information resources 
     management policies and practices as a means to improve the 
     productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Government 
     programs, including the reduction of information collection 
     burdens on the public and the improvement of service delivery 
     to the public;
       ``(4) improve the quality and use of Federal information to 
     strengthen decisionmaking, accountability, and openness in 
     Government and society;
       ``(5) minimize the cost to the Federal Government of the 
     creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and 
     disposition of information;
       ``(6) strengthen the partnership between the Federal 
     Government and State, local, and tribal governments by 
     minimizing the burden and maximizing the utility of 
     information created, collected, maintained, used, 
     disseminated, and retained by or for the Federal Government;
       ``(7) provide for the dissemination of public information 
     on a timely basis, on equitable terms, and in a manner that 
     promotes the utility of the information to the 
     public and makes effective use of 
     information technology;
       ``(8) ensure that the creation, collection, maintenance, 
     use, dissemination, and disposition of information by or for 
     the Federal Government is consistent with applicable laws, 
     including laws relating to--
       ``(A) privacy and confidentiality, including section 552a 
     of title 5;
       ``(B) security of information, including the Computer 
     Security Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-235); and
       ``(C) access to information, including section 552 of title 
     5;
       ``(9) ensure the integrity, quality, and utility of the 
     Federal statistical system;
       ``(10) ensure that information technology is acquired, 
     used, and managed to improve performance of agency missions, 
     including the reduction of information collection burdens on 
     the public; and
       ``(11) improve the responsibility and accountability of the 
     Office of Management and Budget and all other Federal 
     agencies to Congress and to the public for implementing the 
     information collection review process, information resources 
     management, and related policies and guidelines established 
     under this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3502. Definitions

       ``As used in this chapter--
       ``(1) the term `agency' means any executive department, 
     military department, Government corporation, Government 
     controlled corporation, or other establishment in the 
     executive branch of the Government (including the Executive 
     Office of the President), or any independent regulatory 
     agency, but does not include--
       ``(A) the General Accounting Office;
       ``(B) Federal Election Commission;
       ``(C) the governments of the District of Columbia and of 
     the territories and possessions of the United States, and 
     their various subdivisions; or
       ``(D) Government-owned contractor-operated facilities, 
     including laboratories engaged in national defense research 
     and production activities;
       ``(2) the term `burden' means time, effort, or financial 
     resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, or 
     provide information to or for a Federal agency, including the 
     resources expended for--
       ``(A) reviewing instructions;
       ``(B) acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and 
     systems;
       ``(C) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any 
     previously applicable instructions and requirements;
       ``(D) searching data sources;
       ``(E) completing and reviewing the collection of 
     information; and
     [[Page H3010]]   ``(F) transmitting, or otherwise disclosing 
     the information;
       ``(3) the term `collection of information' means the 
     obtaining, causing to be obtained, soliciting, or requiring 
     the disclosure to third parties or the public, of facts or 
     opinions by or for an agency, regardless of form or format, 
     calling for either--
       ``(A) answers to identical questions posed to, or identical 
     reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on, ten or 
     more persons, other than agencies, instrumentalities, or

     employees of the United States; or
       ``(B) answers to questions posed to agencies, 
     instrumentalities, or employees of the United States which 
     are to be used for general statistical purposes;
       ``(4) the term `Director' means the Director of the Office 
     of Management and Budget;
       ``(5) the term `independent regulatory agency' means the 
     Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Product 
     Safety Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, the Federal Housing Finance Board, the 
     Federal Maritime Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, 
     the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Mine Enforcement 
     Safety and Health Review Commission, the National Labor 
     Relations Board, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the 
     Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the Postal 
     Rate Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and 
     any other similar agency designated by statute as a Federal 
     independent regulatory agency or commission;
       ``(6) the term `information resources' means information 
     and related resources, such as personnel, equipment, funds, 
     and information technology;
       ``(7) the term `information resources management' means the 
     process of managing information resources to accomplish 
     agency missions and to improve agency performance, including 
     through the reduction of information collection burdens on 
     the public;
       ``(8) the term `information system' means a discrete set of 
     information resources and processes, automated or manual, 
     organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, 
     sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information;
       ``(9) the term `information technology' has the same 
     meaning as the term `automatic data processing equipment' as 
     defined by section 111(a)(2) of the Federal Property and 
     Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 759(a)(2));
       ``(10) the term `person' means an individual, partnership, 
     association, corporation, business trust, or legal 
     representative, an organized group of individuals, a State, 
     territorial, or local government or branch thereof, or a 
     political subdivision of a State, territory, or local 
     government or a branch of a political subdivision;
       ``(11) the term `practical utility' means the ability of an 
     agency to use information, particularly the capability to 
     process such information in a timely and useful fashion;
       ``(12) the term `public information' means any information, 
     regardless of form or format, that an agency discloses, 
     disseminates, or makes available to the public; and
       ``(13) the term `recordkeeping requirement' means a 
     requirement imposed by or for an agency on persons to 
     maintain specified records, including a requirement to--
       ``(A) retain such records;
       ``(B) notify third parties or the public of the existence 
     of such records;
       ``(C) disclose such records to third parties or the public; 
     or
       ``(D) report to third parties or the public regarding such 
     records.

     ``Sec. 3503. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

       ``(a) There is established in the Office of Management and 
     Budget an office to be known as the Office of Information and 
     Regulatory Affairs.
       ``(b) There shall be at the head of the Office an 
     Administrator who shall be appointed by the President, by and 
     with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall 
     delegate to the Administrator the authority to administer all 
     functions under this chapter, except that any such delegation 
     shall not relieve the Director of responsibility for the 
     administration of such functions. The Administrator shall 
     serve as principal adviser to the Director on Federal 
     information resources management policy.

     ``Sec. 3504. Authority and functions of Director

       ``(a)(1) The Director shall--
       ``(A) develop, coordinate and oversee the implementation of 
     Federal information resources management policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines; and
       ``(B) provide direction and oversee--
       ``(i) the review and approval of the collection of 
     information and the reduction of the information collection 
     burden;
       ``(ii) agency dissemination of and public access to 
     information;
       ``(iii) statistical activities;
       ``(iv) records management activities;
       ``(v) privacy, confidentiality, security, disclosure, and 
     sharing of information; and
       ``(vi) the acquisition and use of information technology.
       ``(2) The authority of the Director under this chapter 
     shall be exercised consistent with applicable law.
       ``(b) With respect to general information resources 
     management policy, the Director shall--
       ``(1) develop and oversee the implementation of uniform 
     information resources management policies, principles, 
     standards, and guidelines;
       ``(2) foster greater sharing, dissemination, and access to 
     public information, including through--
       ``(A) the use of the Government Information Locator 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the development and utilization of common standards 
     for information collection, storage, processing and 
     communication, including standards for security, 
     interconnectivity and interoperability;
       ``(3) initiate and review proposals for changes in 
     legislation, regulations, and agency procedures to improve 
     information resources management practices;
       ``(4) oversee the development and implementation of best 
     practices in information resources management, including 
     training; and
       ``(5) oversee agency integration of program and management 
     functions with information resources management functions.
       ``(c) With respect to the collection of information and the 
     control of paperwork, the Director shall--
       ``(1) review and approve proposed agency collections of 
     information;
       ``(2) coordinate the review of the collection of 
     information associated with Federal procurement and 
     acquisition by the Office of Information and Regulatory 
     Affairs with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, with 
     particular emphasis on applying information technology to 
     improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal 
     procurement, acquisition, and payment and to reduce 
     information collection burdens on the public;
       ``(3) minimize the Federal information collection burden, 
     with particular emphasis on those individuals and entities 
     most adversely affected;
       ``(4) maximize the practical utility of and public benefit 
     from information collected by or for the Federal Government;
       ``(5) establish and oversee standards and guidelines by 
     which agencies are to estimate the burden to comply with a 
     proposed collection of information; and
       ``(6) place an emphasis on minimizing the burden on small 
     businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
       ``(d) With respect to information dissemination, the 
     Director shall develop and oversee the implementation of 
     policies, principles, standards, and guidelines to--
       ``(1) apply to Federal agency dissemination of public 
     information, regardless of the form or format in which such 
     information is disseminated; and
       ``(2) promote public access to public information and 
     fulfill the purposes of this chapter, including through the 
     effective use of information technology.
       ``(e) With respect to statistical policy and coordination, 
     the Director shall--
       ``(1) coordinate the activities of the Federal statistical 
     system to ensure--
       ``(A) the efficiency and effectiveness of the system; and
       ``(B) the integrity, objectivity, impartiality, utility, 
     and confidentiality of information collected for statistical 
     purposes;
       ``(2) ensure that budget proposals of agencies are 
     consistent with system-wide priorities for maintaining and 
     improving the quality of Federal statistics and prepare an 
     annual report on statistical program funding;
       ``(3) develop and oversee the implementation of 
     Governmentwide policies, principles, standards, and 
     guidelines concerning--
       ``(A) statistical collection procedures and methods;
       ``(B) statistical data classification;
       ``(C) statistical information presentation and 
     dissemination;
       ``(D) timely release of statistical data; and
       ``(E) such statistical data sources as may be required for 
     the administration of Federal programs;
       ``(4) evaluate statistical program performance and agency 
     compliance with Governmentwide policies, principles, 
     standards and guidelines;
       ``(5) promote the sharing of information collected for 
     statistical purposes consistent with privacy rights and 
     confidentiality pledges;
       ``(6) coordinate the participation of the United States in 
     international statistical activities, including the 
     development of comparable statistics;
       ``(7) appoint a chief statistician who is a trained and 
     experienced professional statistician to carry out the 
     functions described under this subsection;
       ``(8) establish an Interagency Council on Statistical 
     Policy to advise and assist the Director in carrying out the 
     functions under this subsection that shall--
       ``(A) be headed by the chief statistician; and
       ``(B) consist of--
       ``(i) the heads of the major statistical programs; and
       ``(ii) representatives of other statistical agencies under 
     rotating membership; and
       ``(9) provide opportunities for training in statistical 
     policy functions to employees of the Federal Government under 
     which--
       ``(A) each trainee shall be selected at the discretion of 
     the Director based on agency requests and shall serve under 
     the chief statistician for at least 6 months and not more 
     than 1 year; and
       ``(B) all costs of the training shall be paid by the agency 
     requesting training.
     [[Page H3011]]   ``(f) With respect to records management, 
     the Director shall--
       ``(1) provide advice and assistance to the Archivist of the 
     United States and the Administrator of General Services to 
     promote coordination in the administration of chapters 29, 
     31, and 33 of this title with the information resources 
     management policies, principles, standards, and guidelines 
     established under this chapter;
       ``(2) review compliance by agencies with--
       ``(A) the requirements of chapters 29, 31, and 33 of this 
     title; and
       ``(B) regulations promulgated by the Archivist of the 
     United States and the Administrator of General Services; and
       ``(3) oversee the application of records management 
     policies, principles, standards, and guidelines, including 
     requirements for archiving information maintained in 
     electronic format, in the planning and design of information 
     systems.
       ``(g) With respect to privacy and security, the Director 
     shall--
       ``(1) develop and oversee the implementation of policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines on privacy, 
     confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of 
     information collected or maintained by or for agencies;
       ``(2) oversee and coordinate compliance with sections 552 
     and 552a of title 5, the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), and related information management laws; 
     and
       ``(3) require Federal agencies, consistent with the 
     Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note), to 
     identify and afford security protections commensurate with 
     the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the loss, 
     misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of 
     information collected or maintained by or on behalf of an 
     agency.
       ``(h) With respect to Federal information technology, the 
     Director shall--
       ``(1) in consultation with the Director of the National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology and the Administrator 
     of General Services--
       ``(A) develop and oversee the implementation of policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines for information 
     technology functions and activities of the Federal 
     Government, including periodic evaluations of major 
     information systems; and
       ``(B) oversee the development and implementation of 
     standards under section 111(d) of the Federal Property and 
     Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 759(d));
       ``(2) monitor the effectiveness of, and compliance with, 
     directives issued under sections 110 and 111 of the Federal 
     Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 
     757 and 759);
       ``(3) coordinate the development and review by the Office 
     of Information and Regulatory Affairs of policy associated 
     with Federal procurement and acquisition of information 
     technology with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy;
       ``(4) ensure, through the review of agency budget 
     proposals, information resources management plans and other 
     means--
       ``(A) agency integration of information resources 
     management plans, program plans and budgets for acquisition 
     and use of information technology; and
       ``(B) the efficiency and effectiveness of inter-agency 
     information technology initiatives to improve agency 
     performance and the accomplishment of agency missions; and
       ``(5) promote the use of information technology by the 
     Federal Government to improve the productivity, efficiency, 
     and effectiveness of Federal programs, including through 
     dissemination of public information and the reduction of 
     information collection burdens on the public.

     ``Sec. 3505. Assignment of tasks and deadlines

       ``(a) In carrying out the functions under this chapter, the 
     Director shall--
       ``(1) in consultation with agency heads, set an annual 
     Governmentwide goal for the reduction of information 
     collection burdens by at least 10 percent, and set annual 
     agency goals to--
       ``(A) reduce information collection burdens imposed on the 
     public that--
       ``(i) represent the maximum practicable opportunity in each 
     agency; and
       ``(ii) are consistent with improving agency management of 
     the process for the review of collections of information 
     established under section 3506(c); and
       ``(B) improve information resources management in ways that 
     increase the productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of 
     Federal programs, including service delivery to the public;
       ``(2) with selected agencies and non-Federal entities on a 
     voluntary basis, initiate and conduct pilot projects to test 
     alternative policies, practices, regulations, and procedures 
     to fulfill the purposes of this chapter, particularly with 
     regard to minimizing the Federal information collection 
     burden; and
       ``(3) in consultation with the Administrator of General 
     Services, the Director of the National Institute of Standards 
     and Technology, the Archivist of the United States, and the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, develop and 
     maintain a Governmentwide strategic plan for information 
     resources management, that shall include--
       ``(A) a description of the objectives and the means by 
     which the Federal Government shall apply information 
     resources to improve agency and program performance;
       ``(B) plans for--
       ``(i) reducing information burdens on the public, including 
     reducing such burdens through the elimination of duplication 
     and meeting shared data needs with shared resources;
       ``(ii) enhancing public access to and dissemination of, 
     information, using electronic and other formats; and
       ``(iii) meeting the information technology needs of the 
     Federal Government in accordance with the purposes of this 
     chapter; and
       ``(C) a description of progress in applying information 
     resources management to improve agency performance and the 
     accomplishment of missions.
       ``(b) For purposes of any pilot project conducted under 
     subsection (a)(2), the Director may waive the application of 
     any regulation or administrative directive issued by an 
     agency with which the project is conducted, including any 
     regulation or directive requiring a collection of 
     information, after giving timely notice to the public and the 
     Congress regarding the need for such waiver.

     ``Sec. 3506. Federal agency responsibilities

       ``(a)(1) The head of each agency shall be responsible for--
       ``(A) carrying out the agency's information resources 
     management activities to improve agency productivity, 
     efficiency, and effectiveness; and
       ``(B) complying with the requirements of this chapter and 
     related policies established by the Director.
       ``(2)(A) Except as provided under subparagraph (B), the 
     head of each agency shall designate a senior official
      who shall report directly to such agency head to carry out 
     the responsibilities of the agency under this chapter.
       ``(B) The Secretary of the Department of Defense and the 
     Secretary of each military department may each designate a 
     senior official who shall report directly to such Secretary 
     to carry out the responsibilities of the department under 
     this chapter. If more than one official is designated for the 
     military departments, the respective duties of the officials 
     shall be clearly delineated.
       ``(3) The senior official designated under paragraph (2) 
     shall head an office responsible for ensuring agency 
     compliance with and prompt, efficient, and effective 
     implementation of the information policies and information 
     resources management responsibilities established under this 
     chapter, including the reduction of information collection 
     burdens on the public. The senior official and employees of 
     such office shall be selected with special attention to the 
     professional qualifications required to administer the 
     functions described under this chapter.
       ``(4) Each agency program official shall be responsible and 
     accountable for information resources assigned to and 
     supporting the programs under such official. In consultation 
     with the senior official designated under paragraph (2) and 
     the agency Chief Financial Officer (or comparable official), 
     each agency program official shall define program information 
     needs and develop strategies, systems, and capabilities to 
     meet those needs.
       ``(b) With respect to general information resources 
     management, each agency shall--
       ``(1) manage information resources to--
       ``(A) reduce information collection burdens on the public;
       ``(B) increase program efficiency and effectiveness; and
       ``(C) improve the integrity, quality, and utility of 
     information to all users within and outside the agency, 
     including capabilities for ensuring dissemination of public 
     information, public access to government information, and 
     protections for privacy and security;
       ``(2) in accordance with guidance by the Director, develop 
     and maintain a strategic information resources management 
     plan that shall describe how information resources management 
     activities help accomplish agency missions;
       ``(3) develop and maintain an ongoing process to--
       ``(A) ensure that information resources management 
     operations and decisions are integrated with organizational 
     planning, budget, financial management, human resources 
     management, and program decisions;
       ``(B) in cooperation with the agency Chief Financial 
     Officer (or comparable official), develop a full and accurate 
     accounting of information technology expenditures, related 
     expenses, and results; and
       ``(C) establish goals for improving information resources 
     management's contribution to program productivity, 
     efficiency, and effectiveness, methods for measuring progress 
     towards those goals, and clear roles and responsibilities for 
     achieving those goals;
       ``(4) in consultation with the Director, the Administrator 
     of General Services, and the Archivist of the United States, 
     maintain a current and complete inventory of the agency's 
     information resources, including directories necessary to 
     fulfill the requirements of section 3511 of this chapter; and
       ``(5) in consultation with the Director and the Director of 
     the Office of Personnel Management, conduct formal training 
     programs to educate agency program and management officials 
     about information resources management.
       ``(c) With respect to the collection of information and the 
     control of paperwork, each agency shall--
       ``(1) establish a process within the office headed by the 
     official designated under subsection (a), that is 
     sufficiently independent of program responsibility to 
     evaluate fairly whether proposed collections of information 
     should be approved under this chapter, to--
     [[Page H3012]]   ``(A) review each collection of information 
     before submission to the Director for review under this 
     chapter, including--
       ``(i) an evaluation of the need for the collection of 
     information;
       ``(ii) a functional description of the information to be 
     collected;
       ``(iii) a plan for the collection of the information;
       ``(iv) a specific, objectively supported estimate of 
     burden;
       ``(v) a test of the collection of information through a 
     pilot program, if appropriate; and
       ``(vi) a plan for the efficient and effective management 
     and use of the information to be collected, including 
     necessary resources;
       ``(B) ensure that each information collection--
       ``(i) is inventoried, displays a control number and, if 
     appropriate, an expiration date;
       ``(ii) indicates the collection is in accordance with the 
     clearance requirements of section 3507; and
       ``(iii) contains a statement to inform the person receiving 
     the collection of information--

       ``(I) the reasons the information is being collected;
       ``(II) the way such information is to be used;
       ``(III) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the 
     burden of the collection; and
       ``(IV) whether responses to the collection of information 
     are voluntary, required to obtain a benefit, or mandatory; 
     and

       ``(C) assess the information collection burden of proposed 
     legislation affecting the agency;
       ``(2)(A) except for good cause or as provided under 
     subparagraph (B), provide 60-day notice in the Federal 
     Register, and otherwise consult with members of the public 
     and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of 
     information, to solicit comment to--
       ``(i) evaluate whether the proposed collection of 
     information is necessary for the proper performance of the 
     functions of the agency, including whether the information 
     shall have practical utility;
       ``(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
     the burden of the proposed collection of information;
       ``(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
     information to be collected; and
       ``(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information 
     on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
     automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
     technology; and
       ``(B) for any proposed collection of information contained 
     in a proposed rule (to be reviewed by the Director under 
     section 3507(d)), provide notice and comment through the 
     notice of proposed rulemaking for the proposed rule and such 
     notice shall have the same purposes specified under 
     subparagraph (A) (i) through (iv);
       ``(3) certify (and provide a record supporting such 
     certification, including public comments received by the 
     agency) that each collection of information submitted to the 
     Director for review under section 3507--
       ``(A) is necessary for the proper performance of the 
     functions of the agency, including that the information has 
     practical utility;
       ``(B) is not unnecessarily duplicative of information 
     otherwise reasonably accessible to the agency;
       ``(C) reduces to the extent practicable and appropriate the 
     burden on persons who shall provide information to or for the 
     agency, including with respect to small entities, as defined 
     under section 601(6) of title 5, the use of such techniques 
     as--
       ``(i) establishing differing compliance or reporting 
     requirements or timetables that take into account the 
     resources available to those who are to respond;
       ``(ii) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification 
     of compliance and reporting requirements; or
       ``(iii) an exemption from coverage of the collection of 
     information, or any part thereof;
       ``(D) is written using plain, coherent, and unambiguous 
     terminology and is understandable to those who are to 
     respond;
       ``(E) is to be implemented in ways consistent and 
     compatible, to the maximum extent practicable, with the 
     existing reporting and recordkeeping practices of those who 
     are to respond;
       ``(F) indicates for each recordkeeping requirement the 
     length of time persons are required to maintain the records 
     specified;
       ``(G) contains the statement required under paragraph 
     (1)(B)(iii);
       ``(H) has been developed by an office that has planned and 
     allocated resources for the efficient and effective 
     management and use of the information to be collected, 
     including the processing of the information in a manner which 
     shall enhance, where appropriate, the utility of the 
     information to agencies and the public;
       ``(I) uses effective and efficient statistical survey 
     methodology appropriate to the purpose for which the 
     information is to be collected; and
       ``(J) to the maximum extent practicable, uses information 
     technology to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency 
     efficiency and responsiveness to the public; and
       ``(4) place an emphasis on minimizing the bureen on small 
     businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
       ``(d) With respect to information dissemination, each 
     agency shall--
       ``(1) ensure that the public has timely, equal, and 
     equitable access to the agency's public information, 
     including ensuring such access through--
       ``(A) encouraging a diversity of public and private sources 
     for information based on government public information,
       ``(B) in cases in which the agency provides public 
     information maintained in electronic format, providing 
     timely, equal, and equitable access to the underlying data 
     (in whole or in part); and
       ``(C) agency dissemination of public information in an 
     efficient, effective, and economical manner;
       ``(2) regularly solicit and consider public input on the 
     agency's information dissemination activities;
       ``(3) provide adequate notice when initiating, 
     substantially modifying, or terminating significant 
     information dissemination products; and
       ``(4) not, except where specifically authorized by 
     statute--
       ``(A) establish an exclusive, restricted, or other 
     distribution arrangement that interferes with timely and 
     equitable availability of public information to the public;
       ``(B) restrict or regulate the use, resale, or 
     redissemination of public information by the public;
       ``(C) charge fees or royalties for resale or 
     redissemination of public information; or
       ``(D) establish user fees for public information that 
     exceed the cost of dissemination, except that the Director 
     may waive the application of this subparagraph to an agency, 
     if--
       ``(i) the head of the agency submits a written request to 
     the Director, publishes a notice of the request in the 
     Federal Register, and provides a copy of the request to the 
     public upon request;
       ``(ii) the Director sets forth in writing a statement of 
     the scope, conditions, and duration of the waiver and the 
     reasons for granting it, and makes such statement available 
     to the public upon request; and
       ``(iii) the granting of the waiver would not materially 
     impair the timely and equitable availability of public 
     information to the public.
       ``(e) With respect to statistical policy and coordination, 
     each agency shall--
       ``(1) ensure the relevance, accuracy, timeliness, 
     integrity, and objectivity of information collected or 
     created for statistical purposes;
       ``(2) inform respondents fully and accurately about the 
     sponsors, purposes, and uses of statistical surveys and 
     studies;
       ``(3) protect respondents' privacy and ensure that 
     disclosure policies fully honor pledges of confidentiality;
       ``(4) observe Federal standards and practices for data 
     collection, analysis, documentation, sharing, and 
     dissemination of information;
       ``(5) ensure the timely publication of the results of 
     statistical surveys and studies, including information about 
     the quality and limitations of the surveys and studies; and
       ``(6) make data available to statistical agencies and 
     readily accessible to the public.
       ``(f) With respect to records management, each agency shall 
     implement and enforce applicable policies and procedures, 
     including requirements for archiving information maintained 
     in electronic format, particularly in the planning, design 
     and operation of information systems.
       ``(g) With respect to privacy and security, each agency 
     shall--
       ``(1) implement and enforce applicable policies, 
     procedures, standards, and guidelines on privacy, 
     confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of 
     information collected or maintained by or for the agency;
       ``(2) assume responsibility and accountability for 
     compliance with and coordinated management of sections 552 
     and 552a of title 5, the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), and related information management laws; 
     and
       ``(3) consistent with the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 
     U.S.C. 759 note), identify and afford security protections 
     commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm 
     resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or 
     modification of information collected or maintained by or on 
     behalf of an agency.
       ``(h) With respect to Federal information technology, each 
     agency shall--
       ``(1) implement and enforce applicable Governmentwide and 
     agency information technology management policies, 
     principles, standards, and guidelines;
       ``(2) assume responsibility and accountability for 
     information technology investments;
       ``(3) promote the use of information technology by the 
     agency to improve the productivity, efficiency, and 
     effectiveness of agency programs, including the reduction of 
     information collection burdens on the public and improved 
     dissemination of public information;
       ``(4) propose changes in legislation, regulations, and 
     agency procedures to improve information technology 
     practices, including changes that improve the ability of the 
     agency to use technology to reduce burden; and
       ``(5) assume responsibility for maximizing the value and 
     assessing and managing the risks of major information systems 
     initiatives through a process that is--
       ``(A) integrated with budget, financial, and program 
     management decisions; and
       ``(B) used to select, control, and evaluate the results of 
     major information systems initiatives.
     [[Page H3013]] ``Sec. 3507. Public information collection 
       activities; submission to Director; approval and delegation

       ``(a) An agency shall not conduct or sponsor the collection 
     of information unless in advance of the adoption or revision 
     of the collection of information--
       ``(1) the agency has--
       ``(A) conducted the review established under section 
     3506(c)(1);
       ``(B) evaluated the public comments received under section 
     3506(c)(2);
       ``(C) submitted to the Director the certification required 
     under section 3506(c)(3), the proposed collection of 
     information, copies of pertinent statutory authority, 
     regulations, and other related materials as the Director may 
     specify; and
       ``(D) published a notice in the Federal Register--
       ``(i) stating that the agency has made such submission; and
       ``(ii) setting forth--

       ``(I) a title for the collection of information;
       ``(II) a summary of the collection of information;
       ``(III) a brief description of the need for the information 
     and the proposed use of the information;
       ``(IV) a description of the likely respondents and proposed 
     frequency of response to the collection of information;
       ``(V) an estimate of the burden that shall result from the 
     collection of information; and
       ``(VI) notice that comments may be submitted to the agency 
     and Director;

       ``(2) the Director has approved the proposed collection of 
     information or approval has been inferred, under the 
     provisions of this section; and
       ``(3) the agency has obtained from the Director a control 
     number to be displayed upon the collection of information.
       ``(b) The Director shall provide at least 30 days for 
     public comment prior to making a decision under subsection 
     (c), (d), or (h), except for good cause or as provided under 
     subsection (j).
       ``(c)(1) For any proposed collection of information not 
     contained in a proposed rule, the Director shall notify the 
     agency involved of the decision to approve or disapprove the 
     proposed collection of information.
       ``(2) The Director shall provide the notification under 
     paragraph (1), within 60 days after receipt or publication of 
     the notice under subsection (a)(1)(D), whichever is later.
       ``(3) If the Director does not notify the agency of a 
     denial or approval within the 60-day period described under 
     paragraph (2)--
       ``(A) the approval may be inferred;
       ``(B) a control number shall be assigned without further 
     delay; and
       ``(C) the agency may collect the information for not more 
     than 1 year.
       ``(d)(1) For any proposed collection of information 
     contained in a proposed rule--
       ``(A) as soon as practicable, but no later than the date of 
     publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
     Register, each agency shall forward to the Director a copy of 
     any proposed rule which contains a collection of information 
     and any information requested by the Director necessary to 
     make the determination required under this subsection; and
       ``(B) within 60 days after the notice of proposed 
     rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, the Director 
     may file public comments pursuant to the standards set forth 
     in section 3508 on the
      collection of information contained in the proposed rule;
       ``(2) When a final rule is published in the Federal 
     Register, the agency shall explain--
       ``(A) how any collection of information contained in the 
     final rule responds to the comments, if any, filed by the 
     Director or the public; or
       ``(B) the reasons such comments were rejected.
       ``(3) If the Director has received notice and failed to 
     comment on an agency rule within 60 days after the notice of 
     proposed rulemaking, the Director may not disapprove any 
     collection of information specifically contained in an agency 
     rule.
       ``(4) No provision in this section shall be construed to 
     prevent the Director, in the Director's discretion--
       ``(A) from disapproving any collection of information which 
     was not specifically required by an agency rule;
       ``(B) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in an agency rule, if the agency failed to comply 
     with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection;
       ``(C) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in a final agency rule, if the Director finds 
     within 60 days after the publication of the final rule, and 
     after considering the agency's response to the Director's 
     comments filed under paragraph (2), that the collection of 
     information cannot be approved under the standards set forth 
     in section 3508; or
       ``(D) from disapproving any collection of information 
     contained in a final rule, if--
       ``(i) the Director determines that the agency has 
     substantially modified in the final rule the collection of 
     information contained in the proposed rule; and
       ``(ii) the agency has not given the Director the 
     information required under paragraph (1) with respect to the 
     modified collection of information, at least 60 days before 
     the issuance of the final rule.
       ``(5) This subsection shall apply only when an agency 
     publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking and requests public 
     comments.
       ``(6) The decision by the Director to approve or not act 
     upon a collection of information contained in an agency rule 
     shall not be subject to judicial review.
       ``(e)(1) Any decision by the Director under subsection (c), 
     (d), (h), or (j) to disapprove a collection of information, 
     or to instruct the agency to make substantive or material 
     change to a collection of information, shall be publicly 
     available and include an explanation of the reasons for such 
     decision.
       ``(2) Any written communication between the Administrator 
     of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, or any 
     employee of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
     and an agency or person not employed by the Federal 
     Government concerning a proposed collection of information 
     shall be made available to the public.
       ``(3) This subsection shall not require the disclosure of--
       ``(A) any information which is protected at all times by 
     procedures established for information
      which has been specifically authorized under criteria 
     established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to 
     be kept secret in the interest of national defense or 
     foreign policy; or
       ``(B) any communication relating to a collection of 
     information, the disclosure of which could lead to 
     retaliation or discrimination against the communicator.
       ``(f)(1) An independent regulatory agency which is 
     administered by 2 or more members of a commission, board, or 
     similar body, may by majority vote void--
       ``(A) any disapproval by the Director, in whole or in part, 
     of a proposed collection of information that agency; or
       ``(B) an exercise of authority under subsection (d) of 
     section 3507 concerning that agency.
       ``(2) The agency shall certify each vote to void such 
     disapproval or exercise to the Director, and explain the 
     reasons for such vote. The Director shall without further 
     delay assign a control number to such collection of 
     information, and such vote to void the disapproval or 
     exercise shall be valid for a period of 3 years.
       ``(g) The Director may not approve a collection of 
     information for a period in excess of 3 years.
       ``(h)(1) If an agency decides to seek extension of the 
     Director's approval granted for a currently approved 
     collection of information, the agency shall--
       ``(A) conduct the review established under section 3506(c), 
     including the seeking of comment from the public on the 
     continued need for, and burden imposed by the collection of 
     information; and
       ``(B) after having made a reasonable effort to seek public 
     comment, but no later than 60 days before the expiration date 
     of the control number assigned by the Director for the 
     currently approved collection of information, submit the 
     collection of information for review and approval under this 
     section, which shall include an explanation of how the agency 
     has used the information that it has collected.
       ``(2) If under the provisions of this section, the Director 
     disapproves a collection of information contained in an 
     existing rule, or recommends or instructs the agency to make 
     a substantive or material change to a collection of 
     information contained in an existing rule, the Director 
     shall--
       ``(A) publish an explanation thereof in the Federal 
     Register; and
       ``(B) instruct the agency to undertake a rulemaking within 
     a reasonable time limited to consideration of changes to the 
     collection of information contained in the rule and 
     thereafter to submit the collection of information for 
     approval or disapproval under this chapter.
       ``(3) An agency may not make a substantive or material 
     modification to a collection of information after such 
     collection has been approved by the Director, unless the 
     modification has been submitted to the Director for review 
     and approval under this chapter.
       ``(i)(1) If the Director finds that a senior official of an 
     agency designated under section 3506(a) is sufficiently 
     independent of program responsibility to evaluate fairly 
     whether proposed collections of information should be 
     approved and has sufficient resources to carry out this 
     responsibility effectively, the Director may, by rule in 
     accordance with the notice and comment provisions of chapter 
     5 of title 5, United States Code, delegate to such official 
     the authority to approve proposed collections of information 
     in specific program areas, for specific purposes, or for all 
     agency purposes.
       ``(2) A delegation by the Director under this section shall 
     not preclude the Director from reviewing individual 
     collections of information if the Director determines that 
     circumstances warrant such a review. The Director shall 
     retain authority to revoke such delegations, both in general 
     and with regard to any specific matter. In acting for the 
     Director, any official to whom approval authority has been 
     delegated under this section shall comply fully with the 
     rules and regulations promulgated by the Director.
       ``(j)(1) The agency head may request the Director to 
     authorize collection of information prior to expiration of 
     time periods established under this chapter, if an agency 
     head determines that--
       ``(A) a collection of information--
       ``(i) is needed prior to the expiration of such time 
     periods; and

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       ``(ii) is essential to the mission of the agency; and
       ``(B) the agency cannot reasonably comply with the 
     provisions of this chapter within such time periods because--
       ``(i) public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal 
     clearance procedures are followed; or
       ``(ii) an unanticipated event has occurred and the use of 
     normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to prevent 
     or disrupt the collection of information related to the event 
     or is reasonably likely to cause a statutory or court-ordered 
     deadline to be missed.
       ``(2) The Director shall approve or disapprove any such 
     authorization request within the time requested by the agency 
     head and, if approved, shall assign the collection of 
     information a control number. Any collection of information 
     conducted under this subsection may be conducted without 
     compliance with the provisions of this chapter for a maximum 
     of 90 days after the date on which the Director received the 
     request to authorize such collection.

     ``Sec. 3508. Determination of necessity for information; 
       hearing

       ``Before approving a proposed collection of information, 
     the Director shall determine whether the collection of 
     information by the agency is necessary for the proper 
     performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
     the information shall have practical utility. Before making a 
     determination the Director may give the agency and other 
     interested persons an opportunity to be heard or to submit 
     statements in writing. To the extent, if any, that the 
     Director determines that the collection of information by an 
     agency is unnecessary for any reason, the agency may not 
     engage in the collection of information.
     ``Sec. 3509. Designation of central collection agency

       ``The Director may designate a central collection agency to 
     obtain information for two or more agencies if the Director 
     determines that the needs of such agencies for information 
     will be adequately served by a single collection agency, and 
     such sharing of data is not inconsistent with applicable law. 
     In such cases the Director shall prescribe (with reference to 
     the collection of information) the duties and functions of 
     the collection agency so designated and of the agencies for 
     which it is to act as agent (including reimbursement for 
     costs). While the designation is in effect, an agency covered 
     by the designation may not obtain for itself information for 
     the agency which is the duty of the collection agency to 
     obtain. The Director may modify the designation from time to 
     time as circumstances require. The authority to designate 
     under this section is subject to the provisions of section 
     3507(f) of this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3510. Cooperation of agencies in making information 
       available

       ``(a) The Director may direct an agency to make available 
     to another agency, or an agency may make available to another 
     agency, information obtained by a collection of information 
     if the disclosure is not inconsistent with applicable law.
       ``(b)(1) If information obtained by an agency is released 
     by that agency to another agency, all the provisions of law 
     (including penalties which relate to the unlawful disclosure 
     of information) apply to the officers and employees of the 
     agency to which information is released to the same extent 
     and in the same manner as the provisions apply to the 
     officers and employees of the agency which originally 
     obtained the information.
       ``(2) The officers and employees of the agency to which the 
     information is released, in addition, shall be subject to the 
     same provisions of law, including penalties, relating to the 
     unlawful disclosure of information as if the information had 
     been collected directly by that agency.
     ``Sec. 3511. Establishment and operation of Government 
       Information Locator Service

       ``In order to assist agencies and the public in locating 
     information and to promote information sharing and equitable 
     access by the public, the Director shall--
       ``(1) cause to be established and maintained a distributed 
     agency-based electronic Government Information Locator 
     Service (hereafter in this section referred to as the 
     `Service'), which shall identify the major information 
     systems, holdings, and dissemination products of each agency;
       ``(2) require each agency to establish and maintain an 
     agency information locator service as a component of, and to 
     support the establishment and operation of the Service;
       ``(3) in cooperation with the Archivist of the United 
     States, the Administrator of General Services, the Public 
     Printer, and the Librarian of Congress, establish an 
     interagency committee to advise the Secretary of Commerce on 
     the development of technical standards for the Service to 
     ensure compatibility, promote information sharing, and 
     uniform access by the public;
       ``(4) consider public access and other user needs in the 
     establishment and operation of the Service;
       ``(5) ensure the security and integrity of the Service, 
     including measures to ensure that only information which is 
     intended to be disclosed to the public is disclosed through 
     the Service; and
       ``(6) periodically review the development and effectiveness 
     of the Service and make recommendations for improvement, 
     including other mechanisms for improving public access to 
     Federal agency public information.

     ``Sec. 3512. Public protection

       ``(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person 
     shall be subject to any penalty for failing to maintain or 
     provide information to any agency if the collection of 
     information involved was made after December 31, 1981, and at 
     the time of the failure did not display a current control 
     number assigned by the Director, or fails to state that such 
     request is not subject to this chapter.
       ``(b) Actions taken by agencies which are not in compliance 
     with subsection (a) of this section shall give rise to a 
     complete defense or bar to such action by an agency, which 
     may be raised at any time during the agency decision making 
     process or judicial review of the agency decision under any 
     available process for judicial review.

     ``Sec. 3513. Director review of agency activities; reporting; 
       agency response

       ``(a) In consultation with the Administrator of General 
     Services, the Archivist of the United States, the Director of 
     the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Director 
     shall periodically review selected agency information 
     resources management activities to ascertain the efficiency 
     and effectiveness of such activities to improve agency 
     performance and the accomplishment of agency missions.
       ``(b) Each agency having an activity reviewed under 
     subsection (a) shall, within 60 days after receipt of a 
     report on the review, provide a written plan to the Director 
     describing steps (including milestones) to--
       ``(1) be taken to address information resources management 
     problems identified in the report; and
       ``(2) improve agency performance and the accomplishment of 
     agency missions.

     ``Sec. 3514. Responsiveness to Congress

       ``(a)(1) The Director shall--
       ``(A) keep the Congress and congressional committees fully 
     and currently informed of the major activities under this 
     chapter; and
       ``(B) submit a report on such activities to the President 
     of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
     annually and at such other times as the Director determines 
     necessary.
       ``(2) The Director shall include in any such report a 
     description of the extent to which agencies have--
       ``(A) reduced information collection burdens on the public, 
     including--
       ``(i) a summary of accomplishments and planned initiatives 
     to reduce collection of information burdens;
       ``(ii) a list of all violations of this chapter and of any 
     rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures issued pursuant 
     to this chapter;
       ``(iii) a list of any increase in the collection of 
     information burden, including the authority for each such 
     collection; and
       ``(iv) a list of agencies that in the preceding year did 
     not reduce information collection burdens by at least 10 
     percent pursuant to section 3505, a list of the programs and 
     statutory responsibilities of those agencies that precluded 
     that reduction, and recommendations to assist those agencies 
     to reduce information collection burdens in accordance with 
     that section;
       ``(B) improved the quality and utility of statistical 
     information;
       ``(C) improved public access to Government information; and
       ``(D) improved program performance and the accomplishment 
     of agency missions through information resources management.
       ``(b) The preparation of any report required by this 
     section shall be based on performance results reported by the 
     agencies and shall not increase the collection of information 
     burden on persons outside the Federal Government.

     ``Sec. 3515. Administrative powers

       ``Upon the request of the Director, each agency (other than 
     an independent regulatory agency) shall, to the extent 
     practicable, make its services, personnel, and facilities 
     available to the Director for the performance of functions 
     under this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3516. Rules and regulations

       ``The Director shall promulgate rules, regulations, or 
     procedures necessary to exercise the authority provided by 
     this chapter.

     ``Sec. 3517. Consultation with other agencies and the public

       ``(a) In developing information resources management 
     policies, plans, rules, regulations, procedures, and 
     guidelines and in reviewing collections of information, the 
     Director shall provide interested agencies and persons early 
     and meaningful opportunity to comment.
       ``(b) Any person may request the Director to review any 
     collection of information conducted by or for an agency to 
     determine, if, under this chapter, the person shall maintain, 
     provide, or disclose the information to or for the agency. 
     Unless the request is frivolous, the Director shall, in 
     coordination with the agency responsible for the collection 
     of information--
       ``(1) respond to the request within 60 days after receiving 
     the request, unless such period is extended by the Director 
     to a specified date and the person making the request is 
     given notice of such extension; and
       ``(2) take appropriate remedial action, if necessary.

     ``Sec. 3518. Effect on existing laws and regulations

       ``(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the 
     authority of an agency under 
     [[Page H3015]] any other law to prescribe policies, rules, 
     regulations, and procedures for Federal information resources 
     management activities is subject to the authority of the 
     Director under this chapter.
       ``(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect or 
     reduce the authority of the Secretary of Commerce or the 
     Director of the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to 
     Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977 (as amended) and Executive 
     order, relating to telecommunications and
      information policy, procurement and management of 
     telecommunications and information systems, spectrum use, 
     and related matters.
       ``(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this chapter 
     shall not apply to obtaining, causing to be obtained, 
     soliciting, or requiring the disclosure to third parties or 
     the public, of facts or opinions--
       ``(A) during the conduct of a Federal criminal 
     investigation or prosecution, or during the disposition of a 
     particular criminal matter;
       ``(B) during the conduct of--
       ``(i) a civil action to which the United States or any 
     official or agency thereof is a party; or
       ``(ii) an administrative action or investigation involving 
     an agency against specific individuals or entities;
       ``(C) by compulsory process pursuant to the Antitrust Civil 
     Process Act and section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission 
     Improvements Act of 1980; or
       ``(D) during the conduct of intelligence activities as 
     defined in section 4-206 of Executive Order No. 12036, issued 
     January 24, 1978, or successor orders, or during the conduct 
     of cryptologic activities that are communications security 
     activities.
       ``(2) This chapter applies to obtaining, causing to be 
     obtained, soliciting, or requiring the disclosure to third 
     parties or the public, of facts or opinions during the 
     conduct of general investigations (other than information 
     collected in an antitrust investigation to the extent 
     provided in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1)) undertaken 
     with reference to a category of individuals or entities such 
     as a class of licensees or an entire industry.
       ``(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as 
     increasing or decreasing the authority conferred by Public 
     Law 89-306 on the Administrator of the General Services 
     Administration, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Director of 
     the Office of Management and Budget.
       ``(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as 
     increasing or decreasing the authority of the President, the 
     Office of Management and Budget or the Director thereof, 
     under the laws of the United States, with respect to the 
     substantive policies and programs of departments, agencies 
     and offices, including the substantive authority of any 
     Federal agency to enforce the civil rights laws.

     ``Sec. 3519. Access to information

       ``Under the conditions and procedures prescribed in section 
     716 of title 31, the Director and personnel in the Office of 
     Information and Regulatory Affairs shall furnish such 
     information as the Comptroller General may require for the 
     discharge of the responsibilities of the Comptroller General. 
     For the purpose of obtaining such information, the 
     Comptroller General or representatives thereof shall have 
     access to all books, documents, papers and records, 
     regardless of form or format, of the Office.

     ``Sec. 3520. Authorization of appropriations

       ``There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of 
     Information and Regulatory Affairs to carry out the 
     provisions of this chapter such sums as may be necessary.''.
     SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       The amendments made by this Act shall take effect October 
     1, 1995.

  The motion was agreed to.
  The Senate bill was ordered to be read a third time, was read the 
third time, and passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


                        appointment of conferees

  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the House 
insist on its amendments to S. 244 and request a conference with the 
Senate thereon.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Pennsylvania?
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the Chair appoints the 
following conferees: Mr. Clinger, Mrs. Meyers of Kansas, and Messrs. 
McHugh, McIntosh, and Fox of Pennsylvania.
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Further conferees will be appointed later 
today.

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