Unified Agenda
36 CFR Ch. XII
AGENCY:
National Archives and Records Administration.
ACTION:
Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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 | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Civil Rights Act of 1964 | 3095-AB09 |
| 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 |
| National Archives and Records Administration—Final Rule Stage | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| National Archives and Records Administration—Long-Term Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3294 | Implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Section 36 | 3095-AA96 |
| 3295 | Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) | 3095-AB04 |
| 3296 | Records Management; Electronic Text Documents | 3095-AB05 |
| National Archives and Records Administration—Completed Actions | Sequence Number | Title | Regulation Identification Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3297 | Limitations on Testimony by NARA Employees | 3095-AA75 |
| 3298 | Privacy Act | 3095-AA99 |
| 3299 | Research Room Procedures | 3095-AB01 |
3281. EXPANDING TRANSFER OPTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDS
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB03
3282. NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS; REPRODUCTION
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a); 44 USC 2111 Note
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB07
3283. NARA FACILITIES; ADDRESSES AND HOURS
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1253
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NARA is updating addresses and hours of operations for its nationwide facilites.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB08
3284. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS—IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a); 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; E0 12250
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB09
3285. REVISION OF NARA RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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 and Records Administration, 4100, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD
Phone: 301 837-1850
Fax: 301 713-7270
Email: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB10
3286. RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RECORDS
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2101 to 2118; 22 USC 1461(b)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: jennifer.heaps@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB11
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(e); 44 USC 2116(b); 44 USC 2302
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB12
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2201 to 2207; EO 13233
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
5 USC 5514; 31 USC 3701 to 3719
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: christopher.runkel@nara.gov
Related RIN:
Merged With 3095-AA76
RIN:
3095-AA77
3290. PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1281
Legal Deadline:
None
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AA82
3291. NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION GRANT REGULATIONS
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1206
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
NARA intends to rewrite the regulations into plain language and to make other updates and clarifications.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.copp@.nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AA93
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
Legal Authority:
44 USC ch 5; 44 USC ch 21; 44 USC ch 29; 44 USC ch 33
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB02
3293. MICROGRAPHIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2907; 44 USC 3302; 44 USC 3312
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1230
Legal Deadline:
None
Abstract:
This rulemaking updates the micrographic industry standards incorporated by reference and rewrites the regulation in plain language.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
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: kimberly.richardson@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB06
3294. IMPLEMENTATION OF OMB CIRCULAR A-110, SECTION 36
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AA96
3295. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a); EO 12549; EO 12698; 31 USC 6101 note
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| NPRM | 01/23/02 | 67 FR 3265 |
| NPRM Comment Period End | 03/25/02 |
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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB04
3296. RECORDS MANAGEMENT; ELECTRONIC TEXT DOCUMENTS
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Other Significant
Legal Authority:
44 USC 2104(a)
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
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.
| Action | Date | FR Cite |
| ANPRM | 10/10/01 | 66 FR 51740 |
| ANPRM Comment Period End | 01/08/02 |
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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB05
3297. LIMITATIONS ON TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1201; 36 CFR 1250; 36 CFR 1254
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: christopher.runkel@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AA75
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1202
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| 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: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AA99
3299. RESEARCH ROOM PROCEDURES
Agency:
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Priority:
Substantive, Nonsignificant
CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
36 CFR 1254.6
| Reason | Date | FR Cite |
| 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
Email: nancy.allard@nara.gov
RIN:
3095-AB01