[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 198 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63267-63268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25972]


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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

36 CFR Part 1254

RIN 3095-AB14


Researcher Identification Cards

AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: NARA is revising the general regulations concerning 
availability of records and donated historical materials to change the 
time period researcher identification cards are valid. NARA is reducing 
the valid time period to increase NARA's ability to obtain accurate 
address and telephone information. This will allow NARA to contact 
researchers if necessary and will ensure better protection of NARA's 
holdings, buildings, personnel, and the public. This final rule will 
affect individuals who do research in archival materials at NARA 
facilities.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 12, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Davis Heaps on 301-837-1801 
or fax number 301-837-0319.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed rule was published in the July 
10, 2002, Federal Register (67 FR 45684) for a 60-day public comment 
period. NARA notified several researcher organizations of the 
availability of the proposed rule. A copy of the proposed rule was also 
posted on the NARA Web site.
    NARA received no comments on the proposed rule. The final rule is 
published without change. The rule will apply to researcher 
identification cards issued on or after the effective date. Cards 
issued prior to that date will remain valid for the period indicated on 
the card.
    This final rule is not a significant regulatory action for the 
purposes of Executive Order 12866 and has not been reviewed by the 
Office of Management and Budget. As required by the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, I certify that this rule will not have a significant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities because it applies 
only to individuals. This rule has no federalism or tribalism 
implications. This rule is not a major rule as defined in 5 U.S.C. 
Chapter 8, Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking.

List of Subjects in 36 CFR Part 1254

    Archives and records, Confidential business information, Freedom of 
information, Micrographics.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, NARA amends part 1254 of 
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:

PART 1254--AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS AND DONATED HISTORICAL MATERIALS

    1. The authority citation for part 1254 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 2101-2118; 5 U.S.C. 552; and E.O. 12600, 52 
FR 23781, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 235.

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    2. Revise Sec.  1254.6(a) to read as follows:


Sec.  1254.6  Researcher identification card.

    (a) An identification card is issued to each person whose 
application is approved to use records other than microfilm. Cards are 
valid for 1 year and may be renewed upon application. Cards issued at 
one NARA facility are valid at each facility, except as described in 
paragraph (b) of this section. They are not transferable and must be 
presented if requested by a guard or research room attendant.
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    Dated: October 4, 2002.
John W. Carlin,
Archivist of the United States.
[FR Doc. 02-25972 Filed 10-10-02; 8:45 am]
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