Office of the Secretary May 8, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This proposed rule updates and clarifies procedures regarding the review and accessibility to records and information in the custody of the Secretary of Defense and the OSD Components. The purpose of this rule is to provide such guidance to former Cabinet level officials and former Presidential appointees (FPAs), including their personnel, aides, and official researchers. This rule is part of DoD's retrospective plan, completed in August 2011, under Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.'' DoD's full plan and updates can be accessed at: https://exchange.regulations.gov/exchange/topic/eo-13563.