[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 (NARA)






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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 October 
2001. 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 February 14, 2002. 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 
participate in the rulemaking process. Some of the regulations listed 
in the agenda are considered significant under Executive Order 12866, 
``Regulatory Planning and Review.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, 
Policy and Communications Staff, (301) 837-1850.

Dated: March 15, 2002.

 John W. Carlin,

Archivist of the United States.

                        National Archives and Records Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3281       Expanding Transfer Options for Electronic Records....................................     3095-AB03
3282       Nixon Presidential Materials; Reproduction...........................................     3095-AB07
3283       NARA Facilities; Addresses and Hours.................................................     3095-AB08
3284       Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs--Implementation of Title VI of the       3095-AB09
            Civil Rights Act of 1964............................................................
3285       Revision of NARA Research Room Procedures............................................     3095-AB10
3286       Restrictions on the Use of Records...................................................     3095-AB11
3287       NARA Official Seals..................................................................     3095-AB12
3288       Presidential Records.................................................................     3095-AB13
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                         National Archives and Records Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3289       Debt Collection......................................................................     3095-AA77
3290       Presidential Library Facilities......................................................     3095-AA82
3291       National Historical Publications and Records Commission Grant Regulations............     3095-AA93
3292       Records Disposition..................................................................     3095-AB02
3293       Micrographic Records Management......................................................     3095-AB06
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                         National Archives and Records Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3294       Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36.....................................     3095-AA96
3295       Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide               3095-AB04
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).......................................
3296       Records Management; Electronic Text Documents........................................     3095-AB05
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                         National Archives and Records Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3297       Limitations on Testimony by NARA Employees...........................................     3095-AA75
3298       Privacy Act..........................................................................     3095-AA99
3299       Research Room Procedures.............................................................     3095-AB01
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Proposed Rule Stage






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3281. EXPANDING TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228.270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: For agencies transferring electronic records to the National 
Archives of the United States, this rule would add certain magnetic 
tape cartridges with a storage capacity of up to 40GB to the list of 
acceptable transfer media. In addition, media-less transfer using File 
Transfer Protocol and the Internet will be added as an acceptable 
transfer mechanism.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/02
Final Action                    09/00/02
Final Action Effective          10/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB03
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3282. NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS; REPRODUCTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2111 Note

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating regulations affecting research use of the 
Nixon Presidential Materials in NARA custody to reflect a change in the 
1996 Nixon Tapes Settlement Agreement. Beginning April 20, 2001, NARA 
may make available for sale and copying all tape recordings of 
conversations from the Nixon Presidency that have been released.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/15/02                    67 FR 11632
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/02
Final Action                    06/00/02
Final Action Effective          07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National 
Archives and Records Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB07
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3283. NARA FACILITIES; ADDRESSES AND HOURS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating addresses and hours of operations for its 
nationwide facilites.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/15/02                    67 FR 18146
NPRM Comment Period End         06/14/02
Final Action                    07/00/02
Final Action Effective          07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National 
Archives and Records Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB08
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3284. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS--IMPLEMENTATION 
OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; E0 12250

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is adopting Governmentwide regulations on 
nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in 
any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from 
NARA. These regulations will affect the National Historical 
Publications and Records Commission grant program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/03
Final Action                    03/00/03
Final Action Effective          04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB09
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3285. REVISION OF NARA RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating and revising in plain language its 
regulations concerning use of records and donated historical materials 
in NARA research rooms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National 
Archives

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and Records Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB10
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3286. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RECORDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2101 to 2118; 22 USC 1461(b)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is updating and rewriting in plain language its 
regulations on statutory and other restrictions on access to archival 
records and donated historical materials transferred to the National 
Archives of the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/02
Final Action                    01/00/03
Final Action Effective          02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Davis Heaps, Policy Specialist, National 
Archives and Records Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB11
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3287. NARA OFFICIAL SEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(e); 44 USC 2116(b); 44 USC 2302

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is reviewing its regulation on its official seals and 
how they may be used. The regulations will be rewritten in plain 
language.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/02
Final Action                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National 
Archives and Records Administration, Room 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, 
College Park, MD 20602-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB12
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3288.  PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2201 to 2207; EO 13233

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA is revising its regulations implementing the 
Presidential Records Act to reflect the requirements of EO 13233, 
Further Implementation of the Presidential Records Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/03
Final Action                    08/00/03
Final Action Effective          09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary M. Stern, General Counsel, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 3110, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 
20740
Phone: 301 837-1750

RIN: 3095-AB13
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)    Final Rule Stage






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3289. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5514; 31 USC 3701 to 3719

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will establish NARA's policies and procedures 
for implementing the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. It 
provides for the collection, compromise, or termination of debts owed 
to the United States and NARA by adopting the Federal Claims Collection 
Standards promulgated by the Department of the Treasury and Department 
of Justice.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              05/00/02
Interim Final Rule Effective    06/00/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/00/02
Final Action                    07/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Christopher M. Runkel, Deputy General Counsel, National 
Archives and Records Administration, Room 3110, NGC, 8601 Adelphi Road, 
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1750
Fax: 301 837-0293
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged With 3095-AA76
RIN: 3095-AA77
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3290. PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2112

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1281

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: NARA is issuing regulations relating to the acceptance of a 
Presidential library facility by the Archivist of the United States 
from a non-Federal group or institution. The regulations will address 
requirements in the Presidential Libraries Act of 1986 for 
architectural and design standards, certifications, and reporting to 
Congress.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/25/98                    63 FR 45203
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/98
Final Action                    08/00/02
Final Action Effective          09/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA82
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3291. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION GRANT 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2504

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA intends to rewrite the regulations into plain language 
and to make other updates and clarifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/06/02                     67 FR 5542
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/02
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Copp, Management and Program Analyst, National 
Archives and Records Administration, Room 111, NHPRC, 700 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408-0001
Phone: 202 501-5603
Fax: 202 501-5601
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA93
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3292. RECORDS DISPOSITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 44 USC ch 5; 44 USC ch 21; 44 USC ch 29; 44 USC ch 33

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1228.32; 36 CFR 1228.42; 36 CFR 1228.50; 36 CFR 
1228.106; 36 CFR 1232.20; 36 CFR 1232.32; 36 CFR 1220; 36 CFR 1228; 36 
CFR 1232; 36 CFR 1234; 36 CFR 1236

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the procedures for Federal agencies' 
submission of printed or published records schedules to NARA; modify 
the applicability of new General Records Schedule items to records 
previously scheduled by individual agencies, and make corrections to 
cross-references.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/17/01                    66 FR 37202
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/01
Changes in Disposition Procedures  NPRM 07/17/01 (66 FR 37202)  NPRM 
Comment Period End 09/17/01  Final Action 05/00/02  Final Action 
Effective 06/00/02

Technical Corrections  Final Action 05/16/01 (66 FR 27026)  Final 
Action Effective 06/15/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB02
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3293. MICROGRAPHIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2907; 44 USC 3302; 44 USC 3312

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking updates the micrographic industry standards 
incorporated by reference and rewrites the regulation in plain 
language.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/11/01                    66 FR 47125
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/01
Final Action                    05/00/02
Final Action Effective          06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

Kimberly Richardson, Policy Specialist, National Archives and Records 
Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 837-0319
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB06

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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)   Long-Term Actions






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3294. IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110, SECTION 36

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will incorporate the provisions of OMB Circular A-
110, section 36, regarding the availability of data produced under an 
award through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into our NHPRC 
grants administration regulation at 36 CFR part 1210.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/16/00                    65 FR 14406
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/15/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA96
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3295. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a); EO 12549; EO 12698; 31 USC 6101 note

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1209; 36 CFR 1211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will modify the Governmentwide nonprocurement 
common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule 
implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3265
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB04
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3296. RECORDS MANAGEMENT; ELECTRONIC TEXT DOCUMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 44 USC 2104(a)

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1234

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NARA will seek Federal agency and public comment concerning 
the management, scheduling and preservation of text documents created 
in electronic form.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/10/01                    66 FR 51740
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/08/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard, Regulatory Contact, National Archives and 
Records Administration, Room 4100, NPOL, 8601 Adelphi Road, College 
Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB05
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)   Completed Actions






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3297. LIMITATIONS ON TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1201; 36 CFR 1250; 36 CFR 1254

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/14/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Christopher M. Runkel
Phone: 301 837-1750
Fax: 301 837-0293
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA75
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3298. PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1202

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/20/01                    66 FR 65652
Final Action Effective          01/22/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard
Phone: 301 837-1850
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AA99
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3299. RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 1254.6

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/22/02                     67 FR 8200
Final Action Effective          03/25/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Allard
Phone: 301 837-1850

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3095-AB01
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