National Archives and Records Administration 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Declassification of National Security Information
Document Number: 06-2866
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-03-24
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This rule updates NARA's regulations related to declassification of classified national security information in records transferred to NARA's legal custody. The rule incorporates changes resulting from amendments to Executive Order 12958, Classified National Security Information, as amended. These changes include establishing procedures for the automatic declassification of records in NARA's legal custody and revising requirements for reclassification of information to meet the provisions of EO 12958, as amended. This rule will affect members of the public and Federal agencies.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: E6-3943
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-03-20
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Advisory Committee on the Electronic Records Archives
Document Number: E6-3568
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-03-14
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Electronic Records Archives (ACERA). The committee serves as a deliberative body to advise the Archivist of the United States, on technical, mission, and service issues related to the Electronic Records Archives (ERA). This includes, but is not limited to, advising and making recommendations to the Archivist on issues related to the development, implementation and use of the ERA system. Date of Meeting: April 5-6, 2006. Time of Meeting: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Place of Meeting: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20408-0001.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: E6-2937
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-03-02
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E6-2835
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-03-01
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Electronic Backup Tapes
Document Number: E6-2641
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-02-24
Agency: Office of Presidential Libraries; Proposed Disposal of Clinton Administration, National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has identified an obsolete series of Clinton PROFS backup tapes maintained by the National Security Council, housed at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland, as appropriate for disposal under the provisions of 44 U.S.C. 2203(f)(3). This notice describes the Presidential record information on these backup tapes and our reasons for determining that these backup tapes have insufficient administrative, historical, informational, or evidentiary value to warrant their continued preservation. This decision is made in light of the fact that there has been an extensive tape restoration project done on these backup tapes and the recovered record information is being maintained by NARA in a separate set of permanent tapes.
Official Seals and Logos
Document Number: 06-1766
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-02-24
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is proposing to update its regulations on the use of official NARA seals and logos by the public and other Federal agencies by updating two of the logos that are used. This part applies to the public and other Federal agencies.
Records Management; Electronic Mail; Electronic Records; Disposition of Records
Document Number: 06-1545
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-02-21
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA is revising our regulations to provide for the appropriate management and disposition of very short-term temporary e- mail, by allowing agencies to manage these records within the e-mail system.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission Grant Program
Document Number: E6-2303
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-02-17
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA proposes to revise the regulations relating to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant program to reflect changes in the operation of the NHPRC and to clarify provisions. Beginning in FY 2005, the NHPRC began publishing online grant announcements (linked to Grants.gov). This proposed rule will affect State and local government agencies; United States nonprofit organizations and institutions, including institutions of higher education; Federally acknowledged and State-recognized American Indian tribes or groups; and United States citizens applying for NHPRC grants as individuals.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E6-2117
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-02-15
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of a currently approved information collection, the Financial Disclosure Report, Standard Form 714, that is used to make personnel security determinations, including whether to grant a security clearance, to allow access to classified information, sensitive areas, and equipment; or to permit assignment to a sensitive national security position. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: E6-1097
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-01-30
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Information Security Oversight Office; National Industrial Security Program Directive No. 1
Document Number: E6-815
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-01-27
Agency: Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), is publishing this Directive as a proposed rule and pursuant to section 102(b)(1) of Executive Order 12829, as amended, relating to the National Industrial Security Program. This order establishes a National Industrial Security Program (NISP) to safeguard Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government. Redundant, overlapping, or unnecessary requirements impede those interests. Therefore, the NISP serves as the single, integrated, cohesive industrial security program to protect classified information and to preserve our Nation's economic and technological interests. This Directive sets forth guidance to agencies to set uniform standards throughout the NISP that promote these objectives.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; System of Records Notices
Document Number: E6-798
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-01-24
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is proposing to revise an existing system of records, NARA 1Researcher Application Files. The system is being revised to add as a routine use the invitation for researchers to participate in voluntary customer satisfaction surveys. NARA is also revising its inventory of system managers, Appendix B, to reflect organizational changes and to update addresses.
Advisory Committee on Presidential Libraries Meeting
Document Number: E6-41
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-01-09
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Presidential Libraries. NARA uses the Committee's recommendations on NARA's implementation of strategies for preserving the permanently valuable records of the Federal Government.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E5-8236
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-01-04
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collections described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E5-8235
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-01-04
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request use of one new information collection and an extension of two currently approved information collections. The new information collection is a voluntary survey of visitors to the National Archives Research Center in Washington, DC. The information will be used to determine how the various components of the new research facility affect visitors' level of satisfaction with the facility and the influences affecting why people visit. The information will support adjustments in our customer services that will improve the overall visitor experience. The first of two extensions of currently approved information collections is used when former Federal civilian employees and other authorized individuals request information from or copies of documents in Official Personnel Folders or Employee Medical Folders from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The second of two extensions of currently approved information collections is a survey of Customer Satisfaction at the National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records [MPR] facility) of the National Archives and Records Administration. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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