The rule updates the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's (OSC's) FOIA regulations to reflect substantive and procedural changes to the FOIA. In addition, in response to comments received on a different rulemaking, this final rule clarifies that our consultation procedures may include consultation with other offices prior to OSC responding to a FOIA request, incorporates existing records retention obligations, and updates the definition of representatives of the news media.
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Revision of Regulations Governing Freedom of Information Act Requests and Appeals
The rule updates the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's (OSC's) FOIA regulations to reflect substantive and procedural changes to the FOIA. In addition, in response to comments re...
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82 FR 15609
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“Revision of Regulations Governing Freedom of Information Act Requests and Appeals,” thefederalregister.org (March 30, 2017), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2017-06047/revision-of-regulations-governing-freedom-of-information-act-requests-and-appeals.