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intervention services and special
education; requires the schools to advise
students of their rights one year prior to
the age of majority; sets the age of
majority for students in the DoDDS as
18, and for students in the DDESS as the
age of majority for the State in which
the DDESS is located; consolidates the
former National Advisory Panel and the
Domestic Advisory Panel into one and
requires the majority of advisory panel
members be persons with disabilities or
the parents of children with disabilities.
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’
It has been determined that 32 CFR
part 57 is not a significant regulatory
action. The rule does not:
(1) Have an annual effect to the
economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy; a section 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 recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in this Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec.
202, Pub. L. 104–4)
It has been certified that this rule 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 or
more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
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It has been certified that this rule is
not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not,
if promulgated, have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This rule
pertains only to the provision of special
education and early intervention by
Department of Defense entities not by
any other entity.
Public Law 96–511, ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that this rule does
impose reporting or recordkeeping
requirements under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
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Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
It has been certified that this rule does
not have federalism implications, as set
forth in Executive Order 13132. This
rule does not have substantial direct
effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 57
Education of individuals with
disabilities, Elementary and secondary
education, Government employees,
Military personnel.
PART 57—PROVISION OF EARLY
INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL
EDUCATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
DOD DEPENDENTS
Accordingly, the interim rule revising
32 CFR part 57 published at 69 FR
32662 on June 10, 2004, is adopted as
a final rule without change.
I
Dated: December 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[DoD–2007–OS–0041; RIN 0790–AI21]
32 CFR Part 285
DoD Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) Program
Department of Defense.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
updating current policies and
procedures reflecting the DoD FOIA
Program as prescribed by Executive
Order 13392. The changes will ensure
appropriate agency disclosure of
information and offer consistency with
the goals of section 552 of title 5, United
States Code.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is
effective December 19, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James Hogan, 703–696–4495.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’
On June 15, 2007, the Department of
Defense published a proposed rule (72
FR 33180). No comments were received.
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It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 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 section of the economy;
productivity; competition; jobs; the
environment; public health or safety; or
State, local, or tribunal 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 recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in this Executive Order.
Section 202, Pub. L. 104–4, ‘‘Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not contain a Federal mandate
that may result in the expenditure by
State, local and tribunal governments, in
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 is not subject to the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it
would not, if promulgated, have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
Public Law 96–511, ‘‘Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not impose reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism’’
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
285 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive
Order 13132. This rule does not have
substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of Government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 285
Freedom of information.
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 285 is
revised as follows.
PART 285—DOD FREEDOM OF
INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM
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Applicability and scope.
Policy.
Responsibilities.
Information requirements.
This part:
(a) Updates policies and
responsibilities for implementing the
DoD FOIA Program in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552 (commonly known as the
‘‘FOIA’’).
(b) Continues to authorize 32 CFR part
286 to implement the FOIA Program.
(c) Implements E.O. 13392 within the
Department of Defense.
(d) Continues to delegate authorities
and responsibilities for the effective
administration of the FOIA Program
consistent with DoD Directive 5105.53 1.
member of the public who explicitly or
implicitly cites the FOIA.
(d) Answer promptly all other
requests for DoD information and
records under established procedures
and practices.
(e) Release DoD records to the public
unless those records are exempt from
disclosure as outlined in 5 U.S.C. 552.
(f) Process requests by individuals for
access to records about themselves
contained in a Privacy Act system of
records according to the procedures set
forth in 32 CFR part 310 and this part,
as amplified by DoD 32 CFR part 286.
(g) Provide FOIA requesters with
citizen-centered ways to learn about the
FOIA process, about DoD records that
are publicly available, and about the
status of a FOIA request and appropriate
information about the DoD response.
§ 285.2
§ 285.4
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552.
§ 285.1
Purpose.
Applicability.
This part applies to:
(a) The Office of the Secretary of
Defense (OSD), the Military
Departments, the Office of the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Combatant Commands, the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of
Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD
Field Activities, and all other
organizational entities in the
Department of Defense (hereafter
referred to collectively as the ‘‘DoD
Components’’).
(b) National Security Agency/Central
Security Service records, unless the
records are exempt according to 50
U.S.C. 402.
(c) Defense Intelligence Agency,
National Reconnaissance Office, and
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
records, unless the records are exempt
according to 50 U.S.C. 403–5e, 10 U.S.C.
424 and 455, or other applicable law.
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§ 295.3
Policy.
It is DoD policy to:
(a) Promote public trust by making the
maximum amount of information
available to the public, in both hard
copy and electronic formats, on the
operation and activities of the
Department of Defense, consistent with
the DoD responsibility to protect
national security and other sensitive
DoD information.
(b) Allow a requester to obtain records
from the Department of Defense that are
available through other public
information services without invoking
the FOIA.
(c) Make available, according to the
procedures established by DoD 32 CFR
part 286, DoD records requested by a
1 Copies of DoD Directives, Instructions, and
Publications may be obtained at https://
www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/.
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Responsibilities.
(a) The Director, Administration and
Management (DA&M) shall:
(1) Serve as the DoD Chief FOIA
Officer in accordance with E.O. 13392.
(2) Direct and oversee the DoD FOIA
Program to ensure compliance with the
policies and procedures that govern
administration of the program.
(3) Designate the FOIA Public
Liaisons for the Department of Defense
in accordance E.O. 13392. The FOIA
Public Liaisons for OSD, the Office of
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
and the Combatant Commands shall be
appointed from the Defense Freedom of
Information Policy Office (DFOIPO).
(4) Prepare and submit to the Attorney
General the DoD Annual Freedom of
Information Act Report as required by 5
U.S.C. 552 and other reports as required
by E.O. 13392.
(5) Serve as the appellate authority for
appeals to the decisions of the
respective Initial Denial Authorities
within OSD, the Office of the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the DoD
Field Activities (listed in DoD 32 CFR
part 286), and the Combatant
Commands. The DA&M may delegate
this responsibility to an appropriate
member of the DA&M or Washington
Headquarters Services (WHS) staff.
(6) Prepare and maintain a DoD
issuance and other discretionary
information to ensure timely and
reasonably uniform implementation of
the FOIA in the Department of Defense.
(b) The Director, WHS, under the
authority, direction, and control of the
DA&M, shall administer the FOIA
Program, inclusive of training, for OSD
and the Office of the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(c) The General Counsel of the
Department of Defense shall:
(1) Provide uniformity in the legal
interpretation of this part.
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(2) Ensure affected OSD legal
advisors, public affairs officers, and
legislative affairs officers are aware of
releases through litigation channels that
may be of significant public, media, or
Congressional interest or of interest to
senior DoD officials.
(3) Establish procedures to centralize
processing of FOIA litigation documents
when deemed necessary.
(d) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence shall establish uniform
procedures regarding the
declassification of national security
information made pursuant to requests
invoking the FOIA.
(e) The Heads of the DoD Components
shall:
(1) Internally administer the DoD
FOIA Program; publish any instructions
necessary for the administration of this
part within their Components that are
not prescribed by this part or by other
DA&M issuances in the Federal
Register.
(2) Serve as, or appoint another
Component official as, the FOIA
appellate authority for the Component.
(3) Establish one or more FOIA
Requester Service Centers as prescribed
by E.O. 13392.
(4) Submit names of personnel to the
DA&M for designation as FOIA Public
Liaisons.
(5) Ensure their respective chains of
command, affected legal advisors,
public affairs officers, and legislative
affairs officers are aware of releases
through the FOIA, inclusive of releases
through litigation channels, that may be
of significant public, media, or
Congressional interest or of interest to
senior DoD officials.
(6) Conduct training on the provisions
of this part, 5 U.S.C. 552, and DoD 32
CFR part 286 for officials and employees
who implement the FOIA.
(7) Submit to DFOIPO inputs to the
DoD FOIA Annual Report prescribed in
DoD 32 CFR part 286 and E.O. 13392.
(8) Make the records specified in 5
U.S.C. 552(a)(2) unless such records are
published and copies are offered for
sale, available for public inspection and
copying in an appropriate facility or
facilities according to rules published in
the Federal Register. These records
shall be made available to the public in
both hard copy and electronic formats.
(9) Maintain and make current indices
of all records available for public
inspection and copying as required by 5
U.S.C. 552(a)(2).
§ 285.5
Information requirements.
Reporting requirements are in DoD 32
CFR part 286 and have been assigned
Report Control Symbol DD–
DA&M(A)1365 in accordance with DoD
8910.1–M.
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Dated: December 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. E7–24355 Filed 12–18–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Copyright Royalty Board
37 CFR Part 382
[Docket No. 2006–1 CRB DSTRA]
Adjustment of Rates and Terms for
Preexisting Subscription and Satellite
Digital Audio Radio Services
Copyright Royalty Board,
Library of Congress.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Copyright Royalty Judges
are publishing final regulations setting
the royalty rates and terms for the use
of sound recordings and the making of
ephemeral phonorecords by preexisting
subscription services for the period
2008–2012.
DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2008.
Applicability Date: The regulations
apply to the license period January 1,
2008, through December 31, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Strasser, Senior Attorney, or
Gina Giuffreda, Attorney-Advisor, by
telephone at (202) 707–7658 or e-mail at
crb@loc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Section 106(6) of the Copyright Act,
title 17 of the United States Code, gives
a copyright owner of sound recordings
an exclusive right to perform the
copyrighted works publicly by means of
a digital audio transmission. This right
is limited by section 114(d), which
allows certain non-interactive digital
audio services, including preexisting
subscription services, to make digital
transmissions of a sound recording
under a compulsory license, provided
the services pay a reasonable royalty fee
and comply with the terms of the
license. Moreover, these services may
make any necessary ephemeral
reproductions to facilitate the digital
transmission of the sound recording
under a second license set forth in
section 112(e) of the Copyright Act. The
terms and rates for this statutory license
have been adjusted periodically by the
Librarian of Congress and appear in 37
CFR Part 260. However, the Copyright
Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of
2004, Public Law 108–419, transferred
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jurisdiction over these rates and terms
to the Copyright Royalty Judges
(‘‘Judges’’). 17 U.S.C. 801(b)(1). The
current rates applicable to preexisting
subscription services expire on
December 31, 2007.
On January 9, 2006, pursuant to 17
U.S.C. 803(b)(1)(A)(i)(V), the Copyright
Royalty Judges published a notice in the
Federal Register announcing the
commencement of the proceeding to
determine rates and terms of royalty
payments under sections 114 and 112
for the activities of preexisting
subscription services 1 and requesting
interested parties to submit their
petitions to participate. 71 FR 1455
(January 9, 2006). Petitions to
participate in the proceeding were
received from SoundExchange, Inc. and
Music Choice.
The Judges set the schedule for the
proceeding, including the dates for the
filing of written direct statements as
well as the dates for oral testimony.
Subsequent to the filing of their written
direct statements, but prior to the oral
presentation of witnesses,
SoundExchange and Music Choice
informed the Judges that they had
reached a full settlement and stated that
the settlement agreement would be
submitted to the Judges ‘‘for approval
and adoption pursuant to 17 U.S.C.
801(b)(7)(A).’’ Notice of Settlement at 1–
2 (filed June 12, 2007). The settlement
agreement, including the proposed rates
and terms, was filed on October 12,
2007.
Section 801(b)(7)(A) allows for the
adoption of rates and terms negotiated
by ‘‘some or all of the participants in a
proceeding at any time during the
proceeding’’ provided they are
submitted to the Copyright Royalty
Judges for approval. This section
provides that in such event:
(i) The Copyright Royalty Judges shall
provide to those that would be bound by the
terms, rates, or other determination set by
any agreement in a proceeding to determine
royalty rates an opportunity to comment on
the agreement and shall provide to
participants in the proceeding under section
803(b)(2) that would be bound by the terms,
rates, or other determination set by the
agreement an opportunity to comment on the
agreement and object to its adoption as a
basis for statutory terms and rates; and
1 The Notice also commenced and requested
Petitions to Participate for the proceeding to
determine rates and terms for preexisting satellite
digital audio radio services (‘‘SDARS’’), as required
under section 804(b)(3)(B). Unlike the preexisting
subscription services, the SDARS did not reach a
settlement regarding rates and terms governing their
activities under sections 112 and 114 and
proceeded to a full hearing before the Judges.
Today’s final rule applies only to preexisting
subscription services.
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(ii) The Copyright Royalty Judges may
decline to adopt the agreement as a basis for
statutory terms and rates for participants that
are not parties to the agreement, if any
participant described in clause (i) objects to
the agreement and the Copyright Royalty
Judges conclude, based on the record before
them if one exists, that the agreement does
not provide a reasonable basis for setting
statutory terms or rates.
17 U.S.C. 801(b)(7)(A). Accordingly, on
October 31, 2007, the Judges published
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(‘‘NPRM’’) requesting comment on the
proposed rates and terms, with certain
modifications, submitted to the Judges.
72 FR 61585. Comments were due by
November 30, 2007. In response to the
NPRM, the Judges received only one
comment, which was submitted by
SoundExchange, supporting the
adoption of the proposed regulations.
Having received no objections from a
party that would be bound by the
proposed rates and terms and that
would be willing to participate in
further proceedings, the Copyright
Royalty Judges, by this notice, are
adopting final regulations which set the
rates and terms for the activities of
preexisting subscription services under
sections 114 and 112 for the license
period 2008–2012.2
Effective Date
The final regulations adopted today
are effective on January 1, 2008, which
is less than 30 days from publication of
the notice of the final rule. Section 553
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5
U.S.C., provides that final rules shall
not be effective less than 30 days from
their publication unless, inter alia, the
agency finds good cause, a description
of which must be published with the
rule. 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). Good cause
exists in this case.
The final rules adopted today are the
product of negotiations between
representatives of the copyright owners
of sound recordings and the preexisting
subscription services performing those
sound recordings. All interested parties
affected by these rates and terms already
have had the opportunity to participate
in the process, and any additional
interested parties were afforded further
opportunity to participate when the
Copyright Royalty Judges published
them as proposed rules in the Federal
2 As noted in the NPRM, Part 382 will also
contain the rates and terms governing the SDARS’
activities under sections 112 and 114. See 72 FR
61586 n.1. Consequently, the heading for Part 382
is revised to reflect the inclusion of those rates and
terms. In addition, the rates and terms adopted
today will appear as Subpart A while the rates and
terms for the SDARS will appear in Subpart B. The
SDARS’ rates and terms will be published in a
separate document.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[DoD-2007-OS-0041; RIN 0790-AI21]
32 CFR Part 285
DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program
AGENCY: Department of Defense.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is updating current policies and
procedures reflecting the DoD FOIA Program as prescribed by Executive
Order 13392. The changes will ensure appropriate agency disclosure of
information and offer consistency with the goals of section 552 of
title 5, United States Code.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective December 19, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Hogan, 703-696-4495.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''
On June 15, 2007, the Department of Defense published a proposed
rule (72 FR 33180). No comments were received.
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 285 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 section of the
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public
health or safety; or State, local, or tribunal 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
recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
this Executive Order.
Section 202, Pub. L. 104-4, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act''
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 285 does not contain a
Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and
tribunal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 285 is not subject to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities.
Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 285 does not impose
reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995.
Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism''
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 285 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not
have substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the National Government and the
States; or
(3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of Government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 285
Freedom of information.
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 285 is revised as follows.
PART 285--DOD FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) PROGRAM
Sec
285.1 Purpose.
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285.2 Applicability and scope.
285.3 Policy.
285.4 Responsibilities.
285.5 Information requirements.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552.
Sec. 285.1 Purpose.
This part:
(a) Updates policies and responsibilities for implementing the DoD
FOIA Program in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552 (commonly known as the
``FOIA'').
(b) Continues to authorize 32 CFR part 286 to implement the FOIA
Program.
(c) Implements E.O. 13392 within the Department of Defense.
(d) Continues to delegate authorities and responsibilities for the
effective administration of the FOIA Program consistent with DoD
Directive 5105.53 \1\.
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Sec. 285.2 Applicability.
This part applies to:
(a) The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military
Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities,
and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense
(hereafter referred to collectively as the ``DoD Components'').
(b) National Security Agency/Central Security Service records,
unless the records are exempt according to 50 U.S.C. 402.
(c) Defense Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office,
and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency records, unless the records
are exempt according to 50 U.S.C. 403-5e, 10 U.S.C. 424 and 455, or
other applicable law.
Sec. 295.3 Policy.
It is DoD policy to:
(a) Promote public trust by making the maximum amount of
information available to the public, in both hard copy and electronic
formats, on the operation and activities of the Department of Defense,
consistent with the DoD responsibility to protect national security and
other sensitive DoD information.
(b) Allow a requester to obtain records from the Department of
Defense that are available through other public information services
without invoking the FOIA.
(c) Make available, according to the procedures established by DoD
32 CFR part 286, DoD records requested by a member of the public who
explicitly or implicitly cites the FOIA.
(d) Answer promptly all other requests for DoD information and
records under established procedures and practices.
(e) Release DoD records to the public unless those records are
exempt from disclosure as outlined in 5 U.S.C. 552.
(f) Process requests by individuals for access to records about
themselves contained in a Privacy Act system of records according to
the procedures set forth in 32 CFR part 310 and this part, as amplified
by DoD 32 CFR part 286.
(g) Provide FOIA requesters with citizen-centered ways to learn
about the FOIA process, about DoD records that are publicly available,
and about the status of a FOIA request and appropriate information
about the DoD response.
Sec. 285.4 Responsibilities.
(a) The Director, Administration and Management (DA&M) shall:
(1) Serve as the DoD Chief FOIA Officer in accordance with E.O.
13392.
(2) Direct and oversee the DoD FOIA Program to ensure compliance
with the policies and procedures that govern administration of the
program.
(3) Designate the FOIA Public Liaisons for the Department of
Defense in accordance E.O. 13392. The FOIA Public Liaisons for OSD, the
Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Combatant
Commands shall be appointed from the Defense Freedom of Information
Policy Office (DFOIPO).
(4) Prepare and submit to the Attorney General the DoD Annual
Freedom of Information Act Report as required by 5 U.S.C. 552 and other
reports as required by E.O. 13392.
(5) Serve as the appellate authority for appeals to the decisions
of the respective Initial Denial Authorities within OSD, the Office of
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the DoD Field Activities
(listed in DoD 32 CFR part 286), and the Combatant Commands. The DA&M
may delegate this responsibility to an appropriate member of the DA&M
or Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) staff.
(6) Prepare and maintain a DoD issuance and other discretionary
information to ensure timely and reasonably uniform implementation of
the FOIA in the Department of Defense.
(b) The Director, WHS, under the authority, direction, and control
of the DA&M, shall administer the FOIA Program, inclusive of training,
for OSD and the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(c) The General Counsel of the Department of Defense shall:
(1) Provide uniformity in the legal interpretation of this part.
(2) Ensure affected OSD legal advisors, public affairs officers,
and legislative affairs officers are aware of releases through
litigation channels that may be of significant public, media, or
Congressional interest or of interest to senior DoD officials.
(3) Establish procedures to centralize processing of FOIA
litigation documents when deemed necessary.
(d) The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence shall establish
uniform procedures regarding the declassification of national security
information made pursuant to requests invoking the FOIA.
(e) The Heads of the DoD Components shall:
(1) Internally administer the DoD FOIA Program; publish any
instructions necessary for the administration of this part within their
Components that are not prescribed by this part or by other DA&M
issuances in the Federal Register.
(2) Serve as, or appoint another Component official as, the FOIA
appellate authority for the Component.
(3) Establish one or more FOIA Requester Service Centers as
prescribed by E.O. 13392.
(4) Submit names of personnel to the DA&M for designation as FOIA
Public Liaisons.
(5) Ensure their respective chains of command, affected legal
advisors, public affairs officers, and legislative affairs officers are
aware of releases through the FOIA, inclusive of releases through
litigation channels, that may be of significant public, media, or
Congressional interest or of interest to senior DoD officials.
(6) Conduct training on the provisions of this part, 5 U.S.C. 552,
and DoD 32 CFR part 286 for officials and employees who implement the
FOIA.
(7) Submit to DFOIPO inputs to the DoD FOIA Annual Report
prescribed in DoD 32 CFR part 286 and E.O. 13392.
(8) Make the records specified in 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(2) unless such
records are published and copies are offered for sale, available for
public inspection and copying in an appropriate facility or facilities
according to rules published in the Federal Register. These records
shall be made available to the public in both hard copy and electronic
formats.
(9) Maintain and make current indices of all records available for
public inspection and copying as required by 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(2).
Sec. 285.5 Information requirements.
Reporting requirements are in DoD 32 CFR part 286 and have been
assigned Report Control Symbol DD-DA&M(A)1365 in accordance with DoD
8910.1-M.
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Dated: December 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. E7-24355 Filed 12-18-07; 8:45 am]
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