Federal Register: December 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 244)
DOCID: FR Doc 05-24295
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Commerce Department
CFR Citation: 15 CFR Part 4
Docket ID: [Docket No. 051215336-5336-01]
RIN ID: RIN 0605-AA21
NOTICE: RULES
DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Disclosure of Government Information; Addition of Designated Official
DATES: Effective December 16, 2005.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
This final rule amends the Department of Commerce's Freedom of Information Act regulations (15 CFR part 4) by adding an official authorized To deny requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act, and requests for correction or amendment under the Privacy Act, for the Technology Administration.
SUMMARY:
Freedom of Information Act; implementation,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Appendix B to 15 CFR part 4 designates the
officials authorized to deny requests for records under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), and requests for records and requests for
correction or amendment under the Privacy Act (PA). The Department of
Commerce (Department) amends its regulations to add the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy as a designated
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official for the Technology Administration.
Classification
Executive Order 12866
This rule is not subject to E.O. 12866.
Administrative Procedure Act
This rule of agency procedure and practice is not subject to the requirement to provide prior notice and an opportunity for comment. (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A)). The Department also finds good cause to waive prior notice and an opportunity for public comment because it is unnecessary. (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). This rule amends the regulations to add the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy as a designated official for the Technology Administration in denying requests for records under the FOIA, and requests for records and requests for correction or amendment under the PA. The addition of this individual to the list of designated officials is a procedural matter for the Department and does not affect the rights of the public. Therefore, the Department finds that it is unnecessary to provide prior notice and an opportunity for comment on this action.
The Department finds good cause to waive the 30day delay in effectiveness because the addition of this individual to the list of designated officials is a procedural matter for the Department and does not affect the rights of the public. Therefore, the Department makes this rule effective upon publication.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are
inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and has not been prepared.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department amends appendix
B to part 4, title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
Appendix B to Part 4Officials Authorized to Deny Requests for Records
Under the Freedom of Information Act, and Requests for Records and Requests for Correction or Amendment Under the Privacy Act
1. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 552; 5 U.S.C. 552a; 5 U.S.C.
553; 31 U.S.C. 3717; 44 U.S.C. 3101; Reorganization Plan No. 5 of 1950.
Appendix B to 15 CFR Part 4 [Amended]
2. Amend Appendix B to 15 CFR Part 4 by adding the position of ``Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy'' following the ``Assistant
Secretary for Technology Policy'' for the Technology Administration.
Dated: December 16, 2005.
Brenda Dolan,
Departmental Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Officer. [FR Doc. 0524295 Filed 121605; 11:24 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Philip Greene, Freedom of Information Officer, Office of the Chief Counsel, Technology Administration, 202 4821984.