[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 54 (Friday, March 19, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 12975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6183]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 299

RIN 0790-AG96


National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) 
Freedom of Information Act Program

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This part implements the Freedom of Information Act, as 
amended. It assigns responsibility for responding to written requests 
made pursuant to the Act and provides for the review required to 
determine the appropriateness of classification.
    On May 23, 2003 (68 FR 28132), the Department of Defense published 
an interim final rule with a request for comments. No comments were 
received. This final rule adopts the interim final rule as written with 
no changes.

DATES: This rule is effective March 19, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Phillips, 301-688-6527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Executive Order 12866

    It has been determined that 32 CFR part 299 is not a significant 
regulatory action. The rule does not (1) have an annual effect on the 
economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way 
the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, 
the environment, public health or safety, or state, local, or tribal 
governments or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or 
otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; 
(3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user 
fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of the recipients 
thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy issues arising of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
this Executive Order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 299 does not contain a 
Federal Mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and 
tribal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 
million of more in any one year.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    It has been determined that this rule is not subject to the 
Regulatory Flexbility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if 
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 299 does not impose any 
reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 44).

Executive Order 13132

    It has been certified that 32 CFR part 299 does not have federalism 
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132.

    Dated: February 27, 2004.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 04-6183 Filed 3-18-04; 8:45 am]
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