Public Workshop Notice on Surveillance Programs

Regs.gov: Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Published June 24th, 2013

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board announced a public workshop to discuss surveillance programs under the USA PATRIOT Act and FISA. The workshop is scheduled for July 9, 2013, with written comments due by August 1, 2013.

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What changed

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has issued a notice for a public workshop concerning surveillance programs operated under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The workshop will feature invited experts, academics, and advocacy organizations discussing these programs. The event is scheduled for July 9, 2013.

While this is a notice of a meeting and not a regulatory rule, interested parties can submit written comments to the PCLOB via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until August 1, 2013. The PCLOB is also seeking individuals who require special assistance to attend the workshop. The specific location in Washington D.C. will be announced later.

What to do next

Submit written comments by August 1, 2013, if desired.
Contact Susan Reingold at least 72 hours prior to the meeting for special assistance.

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Content

ACTION:

Notice of a meeting.

SUMMARY:

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board will conduct a public workshop with invited experts, academics and advocacy
organizations regarding surveillance programs operated pursuant to Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of Foreign
Intelligence Surveillance Act.

DATES:

July 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Comments: You may submit comments, identified by the docket number in the heading of this document by the following method:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.

Written comments may be submitted at any time prior to the closing of the docket at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2013. All comments will be made publicly available and posted without change. Do not include personal or confidential information.

ADDRESSES:

The location in Washington DC is still being determined. A notice will be published in the
Federal Register
with the location.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Susan Reingold, Chief Administrative Officer, 202-331-1986.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Procedures for Public Participation

The workshop will be open to the public. The Board is contemplating moderated panel discussions with invited experts, academics,
and advocacy organizations. Individuals who plan to attend and require special assistance, such as sign language interpretation
or other reasonable accommodations, should contact Susan Reingold, Chief Administrative Officer, 202-331-1986, at least 72
hours prior to the meeting date.

Dated: June 24, 2013. Diane Janosek, Chief Legal Counsel, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. [FR Doc. 2013-15537 Filed 6-27-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-B3-P