5 CFR § 1303.1 - Purpose.

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title: "5 CFR § 1303.1 - Purpose."
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part_name: "PUBLIC INFORMATION PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT"
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# 1303.1 Purpose.

This part implements the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended, and prescribes the rules governing the public availability of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) records. The rules in this subpart should be read in conjunction with the text of the FOIA.