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Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 23, 2026

Comments Received and Changes to the Rule Text The Access Board received eight comments in response to its NPRM. … The statutory time period for response will be tolled while the agency seeks clarification, which will delay the agency's response.

Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 25, 2024

In response to a request from MITA for an extension of the comment period to allow them to provide a more thorough comment, the Board extended the comment period by 30 days to August 31, 2023. … Notice of proposed rulemaking extension of comment period, 88 FR 50096 (Aug. 1, 2023). Below the Board addresses each group of comments received.

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 13, 2012

Period Extended 03/22/05 70 FR 14435 ANPRM Comment Period End 07/28/05 Availability of Draft Guidelines 07/07/06 71 FR 38563 Notice of Intent to Establish Advisory Committee … Period End 11/23/11 Final Action 12/00/12 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Guidance Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 21, 2020

comment period would be impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. … After the close of the public comment period, the Access Board will also prepare a written response to any major concerns raised by commenters and make this response document publicly available on the

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 16, 2021

The routine uses will be effective 30 days after publication, unless comments are received that dictate otherwise. Written comments should be submitted December 16, 2021. … For administrative program files, the retention period dates from file supersession.

Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 8, 2023

The comment period ended on November 23, 2011, and was subsequently reopened until February 2, 2012. 2 During the two comment periods, 460 commenters submitted approximately 600 comments. … A national association of engineering companies also requested an extension of the comment period. The Access Board thus reopened the comment period through February 2, 2012.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 18, 2017

We also received 384 written comments during the comment period. … period of time.)

Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Recreation Facilities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 21, 2000

The comment period was originally scheduled to close on November 8, 1999, but was extended until December 8, 1999 to allow more time for public comments to be submitted. … Approximately 300 comments were received during the public comment period.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 23, 2004

During the comment period, the Board held public hearings on the proposed guidelines in Dallas, TX and Boston, MA. … During the comment period, the Board held informational meetings on the summary in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA.

Recreation Access Advisory Committee; Meeting

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 2, 1994

--Public Comment Period. Saturday, March 19, 1994 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.--Convene in Full Committee. 9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. … --Public Comment Period. Sunday, March 20, 1994 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.--Golf Subcommittee Report. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.--Public Comment Period.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 22, 2018

This direct final rule will take effect on the specified effective date, without further action, unless the Access Board receives adverse comment within the comment period. … In May 2016, about one year after the ICT NPRM comment period had closed, the FCC initiated a proceeding (at the behest of several telecommunications companies) to update its accessibility rules to allow

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines; Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 13, 2010

The hearing will focus on a draft of updated standards and guidelines made available for public comment on March 22. … The draft standards and guidelines are available for public comment until June 21, 2010.

Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Standards Advisory Committee

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 5, 2012

Section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794f) requires the Access Board to issue accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment, in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration … The comment period on the NPRM ended on June 8, 2012. Fifty-three comments were received by the end of the comment period.

Emergency Transportable Housing Advisory Committee

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 1, 2008

The conference call is open to the public and interested persons can dial in and communicate their views during a public comment period scheduled during the conference call. … Members of the public will have opportunities to address the committee on issues of interest to them during public comment periods scheduled on each day of the meeting.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 15, 2023

The routine uses will be effective 30 days after publication, unless comments are received that dictate otherwise. Written comments should be submitted December 15, 2023. … For administrative program files, the retention period dates from file supersession.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 13, 2012

The comment period on the NPRM ended on November 23, 2010. … In August 2012, the Access Board reopened the comment period until October 31, 2012 to collect additional information on bus ramps. See 77 FR 50068, August 20, 2012.

Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines; Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 14, 2011

of 1996 and its standards for electronic and information technology covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998. 76 FR 76640 (December 8, 2011). … The comment period for the advance notice closes on March 7, 2012. The Board will hold two public hearings during the comment period.

Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 18, 1997

Question 7: The Board seeks comment on whether this three second period is adequate or whether some other time frame is more appropriate. … The Board has provided a 45 day comment period, instead of the usual 60 day period, due to the statutory deadline for issuing a final rule by August 8, 1997.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Passenger Vessels; Large Vessels; Small Vessels

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 22, 2005

ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 36 CFR Part 1195 [Docket Nos. 2004-1; 2004-2] RIN 3014-AA11 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Passenger … At that time and since the notice of availability was issued, the Board has received requests for an extension of the comment period.

ADAAG Review Advisory Committee; Meeting

Federal Register · Notice · Jun 19, 1996

There will be a public comment period before each item for persons interested in the item to present their views to the advisory committee. … There will be a public comment period each day before the advisory committee discusses the harmonization items. The meetings are open to the public.