Comment Submitted by Stephanie Jean Jentsch

I am in full support of amending Chapter I of Title 6 of the Code of Federal Regulations. It is imperative that the Department of Homeland Security exempt certain documents, as some contain information under the Law Enforcement Authority in Support of the Protection of Property Owned or Occupied by the Department of Homeland Security that relates to official DHS national security, law enforcement, and intelligence activities. We need to avoid disclosing information that puts confidential informants and witnesses at risk of danger, which the amendment provides. Exemptions are also needed at times to refrain from informing those who may be criminally or civilly prosecuted that may tamper with the investigation. Permitting access to certain documents would disclose information that would put homeland security at risk. The Department of Homeland Security must have the authority to exempt certain documents from disclosure to ensure the safety of our nation.