Comment Period Opens on Government Record Disposal

2026-06424 — Consent To Make Inquiries and Release of Information and Records

NARA wants to keep using a form that lets them ask for your OK before sharing info about your FOIA requests. This affects anyone who asks for government records and might speed up how OGIS helps solve FOIA disputes. You can send your thoughts by May 31, 2026, and soon you might be able to give consent online instead of on paper!

2026-04574 — Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments

The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss. They’re asking the public to check out these plans and share thoughts by April 23, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.

2026-04214 — National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC); Meeting

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) is holding a meeting on March 18, 2026, to talk about important security rules that affect companies working with the government. Anyone interested can join online or in person in Washington, DC, but you need to sign up first. This meeting helps keep security policies up to date, making sure everyone stays safe without costing extra money or causing delays.

2026-04324 — Records Schedules; Notice of Withdrawal

The National Archives is pulling back a recent notice about records schedules because the link to comment was wrong. This affects several government agencies and means the public will get a fresh 45-day chance to share their thoughts once the corrected notice is reposted. No money changes now, just a quick fix to keep things fair and clear!

2026-03830 — Records Schedules; Administrative Correction Notice

The National Archives is fixing a small mistake in the Department of the Interior’s records schedule by adding some missing temporary rules. This change affects how certain records are handled and needs public feedback by April 13, 2026. No big money changes here, just making sure the paperwork is right and official.

2026-03243 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting

The FOIA Advisory Committee is holding five virtual meetings from March to July 2026 to review and vote on ideas to make government information easier to get. These meetings affect anyone who uses FOIA to request government records and aim to improve how requests are handled, possibly saving time and money. The final meeting will wrap up with a big report full of recommendations to make FOIA better for everyone.

Previous: 2026-03827 — Exemption Involving the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 627 Training Fund of Oklahoma (the Plan or the Applicant) Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 627 Training Fund in Oklahoma City got the green light to borrow money at a low interest rate to buy heavy machinery. This deal, effective February 26, 2026, helps the fund grow while protecting its members’ interests. An independent expert will watch over the loan to keep everything fair and square.

Next: 2026-03830 — Records Schedules; Administrative Correction Notice

The National Archives is fixing a small mistake in the Department of the Interior’s records schedule by adding some missing temporary rules. This change affects how certain records are handled and needs public feedback by April 13, 2026. No big money changes here, just making sure the paperwork is right and official.