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Public Access to Information
The State Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 21, 2026. It took effect on October 21, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Department of State revises its regulations governing the availability to the public of information that is under the control of the Department. This rule reflects changes in the Department's organization and procedures since the last revision of the Department's regulations on public access to information, including relating to the use of email to submit requests for information under this part.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-19223
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- State Department
- Published
- September 21, 2026
- Takes effect
- October 21, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is in effect on October 21, 2026.
- Docket
- Public Notice: 13124
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1400-AG32
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 22 CFR 171
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Freedom of information; Privacy
- Pages
- 8
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