At the July National Training Conference in Arlington, Virginia, ASAP President Ryan Mulvey presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy in honor of his career in improving the Freedom of Information Act and its implementation across the federal government; his contributions as an advocate for open government; and as an inspiring mentor. Rajiv Venkataramanan, Chief Counsel, accepted the award on Senator Leahy’s behalf. Mr. Venkataramanan conveyed the Senator’s heartfelt thanks and expressed his admiration for the Society and encouraged all to continue the good work.
The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2023 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government. Agency FOIA professionals are at the center of ensuring successful FOIA administration and we look forward to celebrating the work of these individuals from around the government. Click here for more information.
As a membership benefit, registration for the June NTC is now open. If you are a current ASAP member in good standing, you may get available details and register here. Early registration provides deeper discounted pricing and confirmed attendance. Registration will open for all on March 1 and closes on June 12.
The memo reinforces the M-19-21 requirements and updates the target dates. It describes NARA’s plans to issue updated guidance. https://lnkd.in/e9yzdZVr.
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