43 C.F.R. § 49.25

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 49.25 - What information concerning the nature and specific location of paleontological resources is confidential?
(a) Information concerning the nature and specific location of a paleontological resource is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and any other law unless the Federal land manager determines that the disclosure would:
(1) Further the purposes of the Act;
(2) Not create risk of harm to or theft or destruction of the resource or site containing the resource; and
(3) Be in accordance with other applicable laws.
(b) The Federal land manager may define bureau-specific confidentiality requirements that are consistent with paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section.
(c) Information that is shared with a contractor, permittee, repository, or other partner in furtherance of the Act is not considered an official public disclosure for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.

43 C.F.R. §49.25

87 FR 47319, 9/1/2022