10 CFR 9, Public Records and NRC Forms 509 and 507

FINAL RULE: Revisions to Freedom of Information Act Implementing Regulations The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending regulations in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 9, “Public Records,” Subpart A, “Freedom of Information Act Regulations,” to improve clarity by using plain language, promote agency accountability, improve efficiency in responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, update roles and responsibilities, and align the regulations with current Federal best practices for implementing FOIA. This final rule addresses the recommendation by the National Archive and Records Administration, Office of Government Information Services, that the NRC update its FOIA regulations and incorporate the U.S. Department of Justice's model language for FOIA regulations, where appropriate. The information collections in this final rule are being submitted as a nonsubstantive change to the Part 9 information collection because the changes are considered minor, nonsubstantive amendments. Further, these amendments do not have an economic impact on NRC licensees or members of the public. The information collection burden associated with this final rule would not change.

The latest form for 10 CFR 9, Public Records and NRC Forms 509 and 507 expires 2027-12-31 and is listed under ICR 202602-3150-013.