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Anchorage grounds.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 110 as follows:
PART 110—ANCHORAGE
REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 110
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through
1236, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.01.
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2. Revise § 110.111 to read as follows:
§ 110.111
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An area in the main channel
encompassed within the following
described boundaries: Beginning at the
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33°58′41.6″ N., longitude 118°26′50.8″
W.; thence southerly to latitude
33°58′30.2″ N., longitude 118°26′50.8″
W.; thence westerly to latitude
33°58′30.2″ N., longitude 118°26′55.1″
W.; thence northerly to latitude
33°58′41.6″ N., longitude 118°26′55.1″
W.; thence easterly to the point of
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American Datum 1983.
Note to 110.111: The Marina del Rey
Harbor Master, Los Angeles County,
prescribes local regulations for mooring and
boating activities in this area.
Dated: December 2, 2016
T.A. Sokalzuk
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Eleventh Coast Guard District.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 265
Production or Disclosure of Material or
Information
Postal Service.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The United States Postal
Service® (Postal Service) is responding
to public comments regarding the
amendment of its regulations
concerning compliance with the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to
implement the changes to the
procedures for the disclosure of records
and for engaging in dispute resolution
required by the FOIA Improvement Act
of 2016. Upon review and evaluation of
such comments, the Postal Service has
found that one change to the regulations
is necessary.
DATES: Effective date: January 10, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Natalie A. Bonanno, Chief Counsel,
Federal Compliance,
natalie.a.bonanno@usps.gov, (202) 268–
2944.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 30, 2016 (81 FR 86270), the
Postal Service published notice of
amendments to 39 CFR part 265 to
implement changes required by the
FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
(FOIAIA), Public Law 114–185 (June 30,
2016). These changes were effective on
December 27, 2016.
In response to this notice, we received
comments that generally supported the
amendments to the regulations, but
questioned the definition of a
‘‘representative of the news media’’ in
the regulations. The Postal Service has
reviewed these comments, and has
concluded that one change should be
made to the definition in question.
Our responses to the comments
received, as grouped and categorized for
convenience, are as follows.
Question 1: Why did the Postal
Service fail to eliminate the ‘‘organized
and operated’’ standard from the
definition of a representative of the
news media in 39 CFR part 265.9(b)(8)
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. part
552(a)(4)(a), recent case law, and the
Open Government Act of 2007?
Answer: Thank you for bringing this
our attention. We will eliminate the
‘‘organized and operated’’ standard from
the definition of a representative of the
news media in 39 CFR 265.9(b)(8).
Question 2: Why did the Postal
Service fail to eliminate the requirement
that a news media requester use
‘‘editorial skills’’ to turn ‘‘raw
materials’’ into a ‘‘distinct work’’ as a
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‘‘simple press release commenting on
records’’ would satisfy this criterion?
Answer: Such a change would be
inconsistent with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(a),
and the Department of Justice, Office of
Information Policy’s template
regulations for agencies. In addition,
eliminating the ‘‘editorial skills’’
requirement would extend the
definition from representatives of the
news media with a minimal degree of
professionalism to almost anyone.
Question 3: Why did the Postal
Service fail to indicate that its list of
examples of news media entities is nonexhaustive in contemplation of
alternative media and evolving news
media formats that may include posting
content to a Web site?
Answer: Such a change would be
inconsistent with the Department of
Justice, Office of Information Policy’s
template regulations for agencies. Please
note that the Postal Service accounted
for ‘‘news organizations that
disseminate solely on the Internet’’ in
contemplation of evolving news media
formats in 39 CFR 265.9(b)(8).
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 265
Administrative practice and
procedure, Courts, Freedom of
information, Government employees.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Postal Service amends 39
CFR part 265 as follows:
PART 265—PRODUCTION OR
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR
INFORMATION
1. The authority citation for 39 CFR
part 265 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 5 U.S.C. App. 3;
39 U.S.C. 401, 403, 410, 1001, 2601; Pub. L.
114–185.
2. Revise the first sentence of
§ 265.9(b)(8) to read as follows:
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§ 265.9
Fees.
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(b) * * *
(8) Representative of the news media
is any person or entity that gathers
information of potential interest to a
segment of the public, uses its editorial
skills to turn the raw materials into a
distinct work, and distributes that work
to an audience. * * *
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Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 265
Production or Disclosure of Material or Information
AGENCY: Postal Service.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The United States Postal Service[supreg] (Postal Service) is
responding to public comments regarding the amendment of its
regulations concerning compliance with the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) to implement the changes to the procedures for the disclosure of
records and for engaging in dispute resolution required by the FOIA
Improvement Act of 2016. Upon review and evaluation of such comments,
the Postal Service has found that one change to the regulations is
necessary.
DATES: Effective date: January 10, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natalie A. Bonanno, Chief Counsel,
Federal Compliance, natalie.a.bonanno@usps.gov, (202) 268-2944.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 30, 2016 (81 FR 86270), the
Postal Service published notice of amendments to 39 CFR part 265 to
implement changes required by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
(FOIAIA), Public Law 114-185 (June 30, 2016). These changes were
effective on December 27, 2016.
In response to this notice, we received comments that generally
supported the amendments to the regulations, but questioned the
definition of a ``representative of the news media'' in the
regulations. The Postal Service has reviewed these comments, and has
concluded that one change should be made to the definition in question.
Our responses to the comments received, as grouped and categorized
for convenience, are as follows.
Question 1: Why did the Postal Service fail to eliminate the
``organized and operated'' standard from the definition of a
representative of the news media in 39 CFR part 265.9(b)(8) in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. part 552(a)(4)(a), recent case law, and the
Open Government Act of 2007?
Answer: Thank you for bringing this our attention. We will
eliminate the ``organized and operated'' standard from the definition
of a representative of the news media in 39 CFR 265.9(b)(8).
Question 2: Why did the Postal Service fail to eliminate the
requirement that a news media requester use ``editorial skills'' to
turn ``raw materials'' into a ``distinct work'' as a ``simple press
release commenting on records'' would satisfy this criterion?
Answer: Such a change would be inconsistent with 5 U.S.C.
552(a)(4)(a), and the Department of Justice, Office of Information
Policy's template regulations for agencies. In addition, eliminating
the ``editorial skills'' requirement would extend the definition from
representatives of the news media with a minimal degree of
professionalism to almost anyone.
Question 3: Why did the Postal Service fail to indicate that its
list of examples of news media entities is non-exhaustive in
contemplation of alternative media and evolving news media formats that
may include posting content to a Web site?
Answer: Such a change would be inconsistent with the Department of
Justice, Office of Information Policy's template regulations for
agencies. Please note that the Postal Service accounted for ``news
organizations that disseminate solely on the Internet'' in
contemplation of evolving news media formats in 39 CFR 265.9(b)(8).
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 265
Administrative practice and procedure, Courts, Freedom of
information, Government employees.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Postal Service amends
39 CFR part 265 as follows:
PART 265--PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATION
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1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 265 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 5 U.S.C. App. 3; 39 U.S.C. 401, 403,
410, 1001, 2601; Pub. L. 114-185.
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2. Revise the first sentence of Sec. 265.9(b)(8) to read as follows:
Sec. 265.9 Fees.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(8) Representative of the news media is any person or entity that
gathers information of potential interest to a segment of the public,
uses its editorial skills to turn the raw materials into a distinct
work, and distributes that work to an audience. * * *
* * * * *
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Federal Compliance.
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