# Public Information, Freedom of Information and Privacy
> **US Department of Commerce** · Final rule. · Published 2001-12-20 · Effective 2001-12-20 · 66 FR 65631
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-31131
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Commerce
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 65631
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2001-12-20
- **Effective date:** 2001-12-20
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 990723201-1208-02
## Abstract

This document sets forth revisions of Department of Commerce (Department) regulations regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA),\1\ and declassification and public availability of national security information. The revisions implement the Electronic Freedom of Information Act (EFOIA) Amendments of 1996 and Executive Order 12958, include an updated duplication fee, and streamline, clarify, and update the regulations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/12/20/01-31131/public-information-freedom-of-information-and-privacy)
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