[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Special Counsel Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL

5 CFR Ch. VIII

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:  U.S. Office of Special Counsel.

ACTION:  Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY:  The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is publishing its October 
2000 regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' of September 30, 1993 (58 FR 51735; October 4, 
1993), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), and Executive 
Order 13132 ``Federalism'' of August 4, 1999 (64 FR 43255; August 10, 
1999). The agenda lists all regulations scheduled for review or 
development from October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Marlene A. Cleaveland, Paralegal 
Specialist, (202) 653-8971.

Dated:  August 17, 2000.

 Elaine Kaplan,

Special Counsel.
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4172. PUBLIC INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1820 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 2, 1997.

Abstract: OSC will revise its regulation governing the disclosure of 
information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to incorporate 
changes required by the Electronic Freedom of Information Act 
Amendments of 1996 (E-FOIA).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marlene A. Cleaveland, Paralegal Specialist, Office of 
Special Counsel, Suite 300, 1730 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-
4505
Phone: 202 653-8971
Fax: 202 653-5161

RIN: 3255-AA01
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4173. INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY OF THE SPECIAL COUNSEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1212

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1810 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSC will revise its description of complaint examination and 
investigation policies and procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marlene A. Cleaveland, Paralegal Specialist, Office of 
Special Counsel, Suite 300, 1730 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-
4505
Phone: 202 653-8971
Fax: 202 653-5161

RIN: 3255-AA02
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4174.  FILING OF COMPLAINTS AND DISCLOSURES (REVISION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1212(e)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1800 (Revision); 5 CFR 1800.1 (Revision); 5 CFR 
1800.2 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSC will revise its regulations for filing complaints of 
prohibited personnel practices or other prohibited activity and filing 
disclosures of information to include additional information on 
jurisdiction and require mandatory use of an OSC form for most 
complaints.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathryn Stackhouse, Attorney, Office of Special 
Counsel, Suite 300, 1730 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-4505
Phone: 202 653-8971
TDD Phone: 800 877-8339
Fax: 202 653-5161

RIN: 3255-AA03
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