Archives Pulls Plug on Botched Records Comment Link

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!

2026-03828 — 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 13, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.

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.

2026-03830 — 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: 2026-04323 — Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

The U.S. Department of Commerce says Salvi Chemical Industries can’t skip antidumping duties on glycine from China because they didn’t prove they stopped using Chinese glycine or keep proper records. So, Salvi’s glycine still faces extra taxes starting March 4, 2026. This affects importers and buyers who deal with Salvi’s glycine, meaning prices or paperwork might change soon.

Next: 2026-04336 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding an open public meeting via webcast on March 4, 2026, to decide on a key hearing about the Kemmerer Power Station. This quick decision was approved with less than a week’s notice, showing the NRC’s commitment to transparency and timely action. Anyone interested can watch live online, and the NRC offers accommodations to make sure everyone can join in.