USTR Issues Final Rule on Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act Regulations

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is issuing a final rule (here) that will adopt minor technical changes to a December rule outlining amendments for the agency's Freedom of Information Act requests and disclosures (see 1612140018). The final rule, to become effective April 25, will also adopt without change a proposed rule updating general policies for individuals requesting access to records, how the agency will respond to a Privacy Act request, individuals’ appeals, fees, exemptions, security of records, collection of Social Security numbers, and USTR employee responsibilities under the act, among other things (see 1612210004).