32 C.F.R. § 519.9 Information to be published.
Title 32 - National Defense
In deciding which information to publish, consideration must be given to the fundamental objective of informing all interested persons of how to deal effectively with the Department of the Army. Subject to the exceptions provided in §519.12, information to be currently published will include: (a) Descriptions of the Army's central and field organization and the established places at which, the officers from whom, and the methods whereby, the public can obtain information, make submittals or requests, or obtain decisions. (b) The procedures by which the Army conducts its business with the public, both formally and informally. (c) Rules of procedures, descriptions of forms available or the places at which forms can be obtained, and the instructions as to the scope and contents of all papers, reports, or examinations. (d) Substantive rules of applicability to the public adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretations of general applicability formulated and adopted by the Army. (e) Documents that confer a right or privilege on a segment of the public or have a direct or substantial impact on the public or any significant portion of the public. (f) Documents that prescribe a course of conduct that must be followed by persons outside the government to avoid a penalty, or secure a right or privilege. (g) Documents that impose an obligation on the general public or members of a class persons outside the U.S. Government. (h) Rules (significant) that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way, the economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public health or safety; or State, local, tribal governments or communities. (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken by another agency. (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, loan programs or the rights and obligations thereof. (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles of Executive Order 12866. (i) Open, partially-closed, and closed meetings that require members to take action on behalf of the Army where such deliberations determine or result in the joint conduct or disposition of Army business. Meetings will be published a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to date of meeting or as prescribed by the appropriate statute. Sunshine Act meetings are published in compliance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3); attendance at these meetings may be restricted for reasons of national security or for reasons indicated in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c). Notice of Sunshine Act meetings must be published at least one week prior to the date of the meeting (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)). (j) Notices of establishment or renewal of advisory committees in accordance with their directives, statutory and/or nonstatutory authority. (k) Public information collection requirements in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (l) Descriptions of particular programs, policy, or procedures in detail such as— (1) Decisions and ruling; (2) Grant application deadlines; (3) Availability of Environmental Impact Statements; (4) Delegations of authority; (5) Issuance or revocation of licenses; and (6) Hearings and investigations. (m) Each amendment, revision, or repeal of the foregoing.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 519—PUBLICATION OF RULES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC
Subpart B—Information To Be Published in the Federal Register
§ 519.9 Information to be published.
