Federal Register #2026-19448

Final Rule: Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations by the Access Board

This notice announces a final rule issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) revising its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory update, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Details: - The rule updates and streamlines FOIA procedural language. - Incorporates amendments from the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. - Aligns with Department of Justice guidelines for FOIA regulations. - Revises the FOIA fee schedule, specifying hourly rates for staff involved in search and review processes. - Intended to improve clarity, consistency, and compliance with statutory and administrative authorities. - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are included.

Description

This final rule updates the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations for the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The update streamlines procedural language, incorporates amendments from the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, and aligns with Department of Justice guidelines. It also updates procedures to reflect current technology and legal developments. The rule replaces the Board's existing FOIA regulations to improve clarity and consistency.

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