Office of the Executive Secretariat
Summary
This regulation establishes guidelines for how the Department of Justice's Executive Secretariat office operates and processes official documents and communications. While primarily an internal administrative rule, it affects members of the public who submit requests or communications to the DOJ by clarifying how their materials will be handled and routed.
Key Points
- 1Defines the roles and responsibilities of the DOJ's Executive Secretariat office, which is the central hub for managing official correspondence and documents
- 2Establishes procedures for how incoming requests, complaints, and communications from the public are received, tracked, and directed to the appropriate DOJ division
- 3Sets standards for document organization and record-keeping to ensure that public submissions are not lost and are handled in a consistent manner
- 4Clarifies timelines for acknowledgment and response to public communications, making the process more transparent and predictable
- 5Affects anyone submitting official business to the Department of Justice, including Freedom of Information Act requests, legal inquiries, and formal complaints
Impact Assessment
If you submit documents or communications to the DOJ, this means your materials will be processed and routed according to established procedures that clarify handling timelines and documentation practices.
National
None
Key Dates
January 17, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Privacy Act; Implementation
Consolidation of the Office of the Executive Secretariat into the Justice Management Division
Rescinding Portions of Department of Justice Title VI Regulations to Conform More Closely with the Statutory Text and to Implement Executive Order 14281
Transfer of the Functions of the Tax Division to the Civil Division and the Criminal Division
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.