49 C.F.R. Subpart A—Applicability and Policy
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) This part implements the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) as amended by Pub. L. 93–502, November 21, 1974, and the publication and public access requirements embodied in title III of the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 2166 (49 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.)). In addition, it provides for document services and the charges therefor, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 483a. (b) This part applies only to records existing when the request for the information is made. The National Transportation Safety Board (Board) is not required to compile or procure records for the sole purpose of making them available hereunder. (c) Subpart F of this part describes records which are exempt from public disclosure. In implementing 5 U.S.C. 552, it is the policy of the Board to make information available to the public to the greatest extent possible. Accordingly, all records of the Board, except those that the Board specifically determines must not be disclosed in the national interest, or for the protection of private rights, or for the efficient conduct of public business to the extent permitted by the Freedom of Information Act, are declared to be available for public inspection and copying, as provided in this part. Records are to be made available to the public promptly and to the fullest extent consistent with this policy. No record may be withheld from the public solely because its release might indicate administrative error or embarrass an officer or employee of the Board. Record includes any writing, drawing, map, recording, tape, film, photo, or other documentary material by which information is preserved, and this definition also applies to section 306(a) of the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974, which requires public access to any information. In this part, document and record shall have the same meaning. Chairman means the Chairman of the Board. Managing Director means the Managing Director of the Board.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 801—PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION
Subpart A—Applicability and Policy
§ 801.1 Applicability.
§ 801.2 Policy.
§ 801.3 Definitions.
