PBGC Seeks to Amend its Regulation on Disclosure and Public Inspection of its Records

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing to amend its regulation on the disclosure and public inspection of its records under the Freedom of Information Act. The proposed rule would modify the regulation to reflect statutory changes and current PBGC procedures and update the fee charged for search and review time. 

This proposed rule would: 

• Clarify that PBGC’s disclosable records are generally available in an electronic, rather than paper, format. 
• Describe the procedure to seek expedited treatment for record requests. 
• Clarify the acceptable methods for submitting record requests. 
• Update the time limit to respond to record requests.
• Clarify the procedures available to a requester when PBGC extends the time to respond to a disclosure request or an appeal. 
• Clarify the procedure for responding to requests that are of concern to a Federal agency other than PBGC. 
• Update the fees for search and review time. 
• Modify the definitions of certain categories of requesters

Comments Requested

The PBGC will accept comments on the proposed rule for 60 days, beginning Oct. 13, 2020. 

Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: 

• Through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, http://www.regulations.gov  http://www.regulations.gov
• Via Email to: [email protected]. [email protected]  Include RIN 1212-AB44 in the subject line.
• By mail or hand delivery to: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005–4026. All submissions must include the agency’s name (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or PBGC) and the Regulation Identifier Number for this rulemaking (RIN 1212-AB44).