February 28, 1997
Dear Mr. President:
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e), enclosed is the Office of Management and Budget's report of its activities during Calendar Year 1996 under the "Freedom of Information Act."
Sincerely,
/S/
IDENTICAL LETTER SENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NEWT
GINGRICH
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ANNUAL REPORT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, CALENDAR YEAR 1996
1. Total number of initial determinations not to comply with a request for records made under subsection 552(a) and the reasons for each determination:
(a) Determination not to comply with part of a request: 19
(b) Determination not to comply with all of a request: 11
Reasons for determinations referenced above:
Exemptions under 552(b)
Exemption Invoked Number of Times
5 USC(b) (5) 30
2. Total number of appeals from adverse initial decisions made pursuant to subsection (a)(6): 4
(a) Number of appeals in which, upon review, request for information was granted in full: 0
(b) Number of appeals in which, upon review, request for information was denied in full: 1
(c) Number of appeals in which, upon review, request was denied in part: 1
Note: Two appeals had not been processed at the time this report was prepared.
Reasons for partial or full denials referenced above:
Exemptions under 552(b)
Exemption Invoked Number of Times
5 USC 552 (b)(5) 2
3. Responsible OMB official cited in letters of initial denial:
Darrell A. Johnson, Deputy Assistant Director for Administration (30)
Responsible OMB official for denial of appeals:
Jacob J. Lew, Deputy Director, OMB (2)
4. Provide the results of each proceeding under subsection (a)(4)(F) and a report of the disciplinary action taken against the officer or employee who was primarily responsible for improperly withholding records or an explanation of why disciplinary action was not taken:
Not applicable
5. Provide an up-to-date copy of all rules or regulations issued pursuant to or in implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552):
Enclosure: 5 CFR Part 1303
6. Provide a copy of the fee schedule adopted and the total dollar amount of fees collected for making records available:
Total amount of fees collected - $1448.72
Note: Fee schedule part of enclosure (5 CFR
Part 1303)
7. Furnish such other information as indicates efforts to administer fully this section:
Not applicable
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