Freedom of Information Act; implementation,

[Federal Register: May 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 90)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 31127-31128]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 286

DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Final rule; amendment.

SUMMARY: The search and review rates for processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests within the Department of Defense are being increased at the recommendation of the General Accounting Office (GAO). FOIA

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requesters will incur more direct costs for search and review, if applicable.

DATES: This rule is effective July 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D. Maier, (703) 697-1160.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 286

Freedom of Information.

Accordingly, 32 CFR part 286 is amended as follows:

PART 286--DOD FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROGRAM REGULATION

1. The authority citation continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552.

2. In Sec. 286.29, the tables in paragraphs (b)(1) and (d) are revised to read as follows:

   Sec. 286.29 Collection of fees and fee rates.

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   (b) * * *

   (1) * * *

   Hourly Type

   Grade

   Rate

   Clerical.......................... E1-E9/GS1-GS8............ $20.00 Professional...................... O1-O6/GS9-GS15........... 44.00 Executive......................... ES1-ES6/O7-O10........... 75.00 Contractor........................ ......................... 44.00

   * * * * *

   (d) * * *

   Hourly Type

   Grade

   Rate

   Clerical.......................... E1-E9/GS1-GS8............ $20.00 Professional...................... O1-O6/GS9-GS15........... 44.00 Executive......................... ES1-ES6/O7-O10........... 75.00 Contractor........................ ......................... 44.00

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   Dated: May 1, 2002. Patricia Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

   [FR Doc. 02-11381Filed5-8-02; 8:45 am]

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