Federal Register #2026-15782

Proposed Revision of FOIA Regulations by Access Board

This opportunity involves a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to revise its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations. - Government Buyer: - Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update, not a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or requested. - Key Details: - The NPRM proposes to streamline procedural language in FOIA regulations. - Updates procedures to reflect current technology and incorporates statutory amendments from the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. - Aligns regulations with Department of Justice guidelines. - Proposes a revised fee schedule for FOIA requests based on current federal salary rates. - Clarifies procedures for submitting and processing FOIA requests. - Invites public comment on the proposed regulatory changes. - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are present, as this is not a procurement.

Description

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board or Board) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to update its regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Board proposes to replace its existing FOIA regulations with this proposed rule, which streamlines the language of several procedural provisions; updates procedures consistent with current technology; incorporates changes required by amendments to the FOIA under the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, and developments in case law; and conforms to Department of Justice guidelines for agency FOIA regulations. The NPRM aims to update the agency's FOIA regulations to reflect current technology, legal developments, and policy updates, ensuring transparency and efficiency in information disclosure.

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