Revision of Freedom of Information Act Regulations

FR: National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Published February 13th, 1998

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is revising its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations to implement the Electronic FOIA Amendments of 1996. These changes update procedures for handling FOIA requests and make information more accessible electronically.

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What changed

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has issued a final rule amending its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations. This revision specifically addresses the implementation of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, aiming to update procedures for processing FOIA requests and to enhance electronic access to agency records. The rule is published in the Federal Register and affects how Amtrak handles public information requests.

Regulated entities and the public should be aware of these updated procedures for submitting and processing FOIA requests to Amtrak. While the effective date is February 13, 1998, and no specific compliance deadline for external parties is mentioned beyond adhering to the updated regulations, understanding these changes is crucial for anyone interacting with Amtrak's information disclosure processes. No penalties are specified for non-compliance, but adherence to FOIA regulations is a legal requirement.

What to do next

Review updated Freedom of Information Act regulations published by Amtrak.
Ensure internal processes for submitting and handling FOIA requests align with the revised procedures.
Familiarize legal and compliance teams with the Electronic FOIA Amendments of 1996 as implemented by Amtrak.

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Revision of the Freedom of Information Act Regulations and Implementation of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996

A Rule by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation on 02/13/1998

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