[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 27, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5834]



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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 27, 2007 / 
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

6 CFR Chapter X

[Docket No. 0311-AA00]


Removal of 6 CFR Chapter X

AGENCY: Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the White House.

ACTION: Removal of Regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), the 
White House, is removing its Freedom of Information Act regulations 
currently published at 6 CFR Chapter X. This action is being taken 
because, pursuant to provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of 
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-53), PCLOB as it is 
currently constituted will be abolished no later than January 30, 2008 
and replaced with a new independent agency within the Executive Branch. 
This new independent agency will be responsible for promulgating its 
own regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, The White 
House, Washington, DC 20502, (202) 456-1240. Mail security procedures 
may delay the delivery of mail. The fax number is: (202) 456-1066.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark A. Robbins, (202) 456-1065.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism 
Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004, Pub. L. 108-458 (IRTPA), established 
the PCLOB, at the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. PCLOB is 
presently part of the White House Office and operates within the 
Executive Office of the President. It has a general responsibility to 
ensure that privacy and civil liberties are appropriately considered as 
part of the development and implementation of policies and programs 
designed to protect the Nation against terrorism. IRTPA subjected the 
Board to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 (FOIA). IRTPA 
Sec.  1061(i)(2). PCLOB promulgated regulations to implement FOIA which 
were published as interim final regulations in the Federal Register on 
April 10, 2007.
    On August 3, 2007, the President signed into law the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-53). 
Among other things, this law abolishes the present Board no later than 
January 30, 2008 and replaces it with a new independent agency within 
the Executive Branch. This new entity will promulgate its own 
regulations consistent with its responsibilities.
    Upon closure, the records of the present PCLOB will be transferred 
to the National Archives and Records Administration pursuant to the 
Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. 3101) and will be available to 
interested members of the public consistent with the provisions of 
FOIA.

List of Subjects in 6 CFR Chapter X

    Freedom of Information Act Procedures.

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Accordingly, by the authority of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism 
Prevention Act (IRTPA) of 2004, Pub. L. 108-458, the Privacy and Civil 
Liberties Oversight Board is removing 6 CFR Chapter X, in its entirety.

Mark A. Robbins,
Executive Director, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
[FR Doc. 07-5834 Filed 11-26-07; 8:45 am]
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