Distribution of the Revised Bureau of Land Management Records Access Category Lists

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, D.C.  20240http://www.blm.govFebruary 27, 2012In Reply Refer To1278 (560) PEMS TRANSMISSION 02/28/2012Information Bulletin No. 2012-041To:                   All Washington Office and Field Office Officials                  From:              Assistant Director, Information Resources ManagementSubject:           Distribution of the Revised Bureau of Land Management Records Access Category Lists                                                                                            This Information Bulletin (IB) transmits the revised Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Records Access Category (RAC) lists.  Title 43 CFR 2.5 requires the BLM to regularly update the records that are routinely available to the public, with or without filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request prior to public release.  An extensive review of the original BLM RAC list was conducted between September 16th through October 31, 2011 in accordance with IM 2011-170, “Validation of New Records Access Category List.”  The attached RAC list segregates BLM records into two categories.  Records within Category 1 (A) generally do not require a FOIA request or Records within Category 1 (B) require review and segregation prior to release.  All records within Category 2 must be requested with a FOIA request.  All BLM employees must review the new RAC lists to familiarize themselves with what BLM records are readily available to the public and to understand what types of records require a FOIA request.  This list supersedes the interim guidance previously released.If you have any questions regarding the information within this document please consult your local FOIA Specialists within your State Office or Laura F. Bell, at 202-912-7562.Signed by:                                                       Authenticated by:Ronnie Levine                                                 Robert M. WilliamsAssistant Director                                           Division of IRM Governance,WO-560Information Resources Management1 Attachment     1 – Records Access Category Lists (28 pp)