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Public Interest Declassification Board to meet April 22

The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will meet on April 22 in room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building from 10 am to 12:30 pm, here in Washington. Presentations will be made by Acting National Declassification Center Director Michael Kurtz and by Wayne Leathers of the Defense Change Management Organization.

The PIDB advises the President and other executive branch officials on the declassification of historical federal records related to national security.

A public comment and question period will conclude the meeting. No registration is necessary; however, seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Read entire article at Lee White at the National Coaliton for History