# 2026-05679: OPM Shelves 2008 FOIA Plan: World Changed Too Fast!

2026-05679, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Personnel Management Office published 2026-03-24, effective 2026-03-24; deemed significant under Executive Order 12866; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-05679
- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-05679
- Title: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Personnel Management Office
- Citation: 91 FR 13978
- Published: 2026-03-24
- Effective: 2026-03-24
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: yes (FR_METADATA)
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 3206-AK53
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

OPM Shelves 2008 FOIA Plan: World Changed Too Fast!

## Summary

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is officially pulling back a 2008 plan to update its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) rules because the world has changed a lot since then. They’ll cook up fresh, modern updates soon to make it easier for everyone to request government info. No new costs or deadlines now, but stay tuned for smarter, faster FOIA rules coming your way!

## Abstract

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) withdraws a proposed rule to amend its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations published on July 24, 2008. Due to the time that has elapsed, OPM is withdrawing the proposal. OPM will propose amendments to its FOIA regulations in future rulemaking.

## Effects PRIA read

- 2008 FOIA Proposal Withdrawn: benefit, low. OPM formally withdrew its July 24, 2008 proposed rule to amend FOIA regulations as of March 24, 2026. That means there are no new FOIA rules, costs, or deadlines from this action right now.
- Future FOIA Modernization Planned: benefit, low. OPM says it will propose new amendments in the near future to update FOIA regulations and to align with modern submission and processing capabilities and changes such as the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. Those future proposals will be separate rulemakings and are not effective now.
- No Significant Effect on Small Entities: benefit, low. OPM certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this withdrawal will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because the rule applies only to Federal agencies and employees. Small businesses are not covered by this action.

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## Sources
- [2026-05679 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05679/freedom-of-information-act-foia-regulations)
- [2026-05679 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05679.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-05679 (as of 2026-06-08).