[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Archives and Records Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

36 CFR Ch. XII

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) plans for the next 
12 months and those actions that have been completed since April 1996. 
This agenda was developed under the guidelines in OMB's Memorandum for 
Regulatory Policy Officers at Executive Departments and Agencies and 
Managing and Executive Directors of Certain Agencies and Commissions, 
dated July 19, 1996. NARA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to 
allow interested persons an opportunity to have more comprehensive 
documentation of NARA's regulatory plans and to provide a systematic 
means of monitoring regulatory activity in NARA. Some of the 
regulations listed in the agenda are considered significant under 
Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Ann Hadyka, Regulatory Contact, 
Policy and Planning Division, (301) 713-6730.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For this edition of NARA's regulatory 
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions are included 
in The Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table 
of Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which 
directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.

Dated: September 19, 1996.

L. Reynolds Cahoon,

Assistant Archivist for Policy and IRM Services.

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3980        NARA Facilities.......................................................................    3095-AA06 
3981        Federal Records Centers...............................................................    3095-AA27 
3982        Domestic Distribution of United States Information Agency Materials in the Custody of               
            the National Archives.................................................................    3095-AA55 
3983        Maintenance of Magnetic Computer Tape.................................................    3095-AA57 
3984        Standards for Agency Recordkeeping Requirements--Records, Nonrecord Materials, and                  
            Personal Papers (Reg Plan Seq. No. 139)...............................................    3095-AA61 
3985        NARA Privacy Act......................................................................    3095-AA66 
3986        Records Declassification..............................................................    3095-AA67 
3987        Researcher Registration and Research Room Procedures..................................    3095-AA69 
3988        NARA Fee Schedule.....................................................................    3095-AA71 
3989        NARA Freedom of Information Act Regulations...........................................   3095-AA72  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3990        Transfer of Electronic Records........................................................    3095-AA70 
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3991        Audiovisual Records Management........................................................    3095-AA18 
3992        Preservation and Protection of and Access to the Presidential Historical Materials of               
            the Nixon Administration, Amendment of Public Access Regulations......................    3095-AA59 
3993        NARA Policy on Outside Employment.....................................................    3095-AA60 
3994        Disposition of Federal Records........................................................    3095-AA65 
3995        NARA Reproduction Services............................................................    3095-AA68 
3996        Suitland Research Room Closure........................................................    3095-AA74 
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3980. NARA FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2110

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating its regulations on the use of NARA 
facilities and property to remove obsolete material and to clarify 
existing provisions, and to add provisions for the new facility in 
College Park, Maryland (Archives II).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Hadyka, Regulatory Contact, Policy and IRM 
Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6730
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA06
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3981. FEDERAL RECORDS CENTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2907; 44 USC 3103

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating regulations in subpart I of part 1228 
relating to transfer of records to Federal records centers to clarify 
provisions, update addresses, and remove outdated material. NARA is 
adding a new procedure under 36 CFR 1228.152 (e) stipulating that new 
accessions of Top Secret records will only be accepted at the 
Washington National Records Center.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Debra Leahy, Deputy Director, Field Operations 
Division, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-7210
Fax: 301 713-7205

RIN: 3095-AA27
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3982. DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION OF UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY 
MATERIALS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-246, sec 202

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for making available USIA 
produced motion pictures, films, videotapes, and other materials when 
the materials become eligible for domestic dissemination.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. Kurtz, Assistant Archivist, Office of the 
National Archives, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 
Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-7000
Fax: 301 713-6915

RIN: 3095-AA55
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3983. MAINTENANCE OF MAGNETIC COMPUTER TAPE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2904; 44 USC 3101; 44 USC 3102; 44 USC 3105

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1234.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA will revise 36 CFR 1234.30 to address the increasing 
diversity of digital storage media used to store electronic records. 
The current regulation contains several specifications that are 
applicable only to open reel magnetic tape. NARA will replace these 
specifics with general guidelines applicable to a variety of media. 
This regulation applies to Federal agencies which maintain Federal 
records on digital media.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Thibodeau, Director, Center for Electronic 
Records, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6630
Fax: 301 713-6911

RIN: 3095-AA57
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3984. STANDARDS FOR AGENCY RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS--RECORDS, 
NONRECORD MATERIALS, AND PERSONAL PAPERS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 139 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3095-AA61
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3985. NARA PRIVACY ACT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2104(a); 5 USC 552(a)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating its Privacy Act regulations governing NARA-
created (administrative) records to reflect organizational and 
procedural changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

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Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, Policy and IRM 
Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6730
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA66
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3986. RECORDS DECLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2101 to 2118; 5 USC 552; EO 12600; EO 12958; 
EO 12356

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1254; 36 CFR 1260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA plans to revise its regulations on mandatory review and 
declassification of its archival holdings to reflect the provision of 
EO 12958, Classified National Security Information. The revised 
regulations will affect Federal agencies as well as the public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, Policy and IRM 
Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6730
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA67
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3987. RESEARCHER REGISTRATION AND RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2111

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating its regulations to lower the age at which a 
student may be granted full research privileges from 16 years old to 14 
years old; to extend the valid period of researcher cards issued by the 
automated application system from 2 years to 3 years; and to revise the 
list of equipment permitted in research rooms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. McReynolds, Acting Director, User Services 
Division, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6770
Fax: 301 713-6920

RIN: 3095-AA69
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3988. NARA FEE SCHEDULE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2116(c)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is revising the fees for reproduction services provided 
to the public for copies of records in its custody.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonia J. Rudo, National Archives Trust Fund Branch, 
National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, 
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6405
Fax: 301 713-7311
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA71
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3989. NARA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552; 44 USC 2101 to 2118; EO 12600

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1250; 36 CFR 1254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating its FOIA regulations governing NARA-created 
(administrative) records and records accessioned into the National 
Archives of the United States to reflect organizational and procedural 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: NARA has decided to issue revised Privacy Act 
and FOIA regulations in separate rulemakings.

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, Policy and Planning 
Division, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6730
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA72

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3990. TRANSFER OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2107

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1228.188

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating its regulations relating to transfer of 
electronic records to the National Archives. The revision will clarify 
timing of transfers of electronic records and provide updated 
requirements for transfer media and data formats.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39373
NPRM Comment Period End         09/27/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Thibodeau, Director, Center for Electronic 
Records, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6630
Fax: 301 713-6911

RIN: 3095-AA70
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3991. AUDIOVISUAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1228; 36 CFR 1232

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32335
Final Action Effective          07/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jean Keeting
Phone: 301 713-7100
Fax: 301 713-6850

RIN: 3095-AA18
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3992. PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF AND ACCESS TO THE PRESIDENTIAL 
HISTORICAL MATERIALS OF THE NIXON ADMINISTRATION, AMENDMENT OF PUBLIC 
ACCESS REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1275

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/23/96                    61 FR 17842
Final Action Effective          05/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Amy Krupsky
Phone: 202 501-5535
Fax: 202 501-5955

RIN: 3095-AA59
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3993. NARA POLICY ON OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 7601

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/05/96                    61 FR 40505
Final Action Effective          08/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Runkel
Phone: 202 501-5535
Fax: 202 501-5955

RIN: 3095-AA60
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3994. DISPOSITION OF FEDERAL RECORDS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1228.32; 36 CFR 1228.54

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/02/96                    61 FR 19552
Final Action Effective          06/03/96                    61 FR 19553

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Debra Leahy
Phone: 301 713-7210
Fax: 301 713-7205

RIN: 3095-AA65
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3995. NARA REPRODUCTION SERVICES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1254

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn - NARA determined this 
change was not needed at this 
time                            09/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sonia R. Rudo
Phone: 301 713-6405
Fax: 301 713-7311

RIN: 3095-AA68
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3996.  SUITLAND RESEARCH ROOM CLOSURE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  44 USC 2104(a)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1253.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA closed the Suitland Research Room at the Washington 
National Records Center and established new public use hours for 
records center holdings at this facility. This RIN was originally 
published as 3095-AA64.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/04/96                    61 FR 14971
Final Action Effective          05/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael J. McReynolds, Acting Director, User Services 
Division, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi 
Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 713-6770
Fax: 301 713-6920

RIN: 3095-AA74
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