By cross-referencing the redactions with the index, it is possible to decipher most of the redacted information (Waymo has since yanked the public filing from the docket).
The NRC, which described the redacted information as a security risk, has responded by saying that the redactions were made in consultation with other federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Energy Regulation Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers.
"The executive branch insisted on redactions to information in the executive summary that prevents the committee from describing all of the interactions between people at detention facilities, including by redacting some information about some cable references," the aide said.
There are no provisions for the redaction of irrelevant information, something that would be hard to do with no definition of relevance in the law.
The release was delayed by a court motion from the Boy Scouts requesting redaction of certain information, including the names of victims.
Kohlmetz argued in a filing that the harassment allegations were not sufficient to quash transparency, and a "simple redaction of personal information," or restrictions on sharing it, could solve the problem.
Two reviewers (MVV and DGH) independently extracted all outcome data after redaction of study citation information; subsequently, we consulted study authors about missing or unclear information.
A Pentagon spokesman, Colonel David Lapan, said he could not discuss specific redactions "because the information in question is considered classified".
While the cost of time involved in the redaction process for sensitive information in contracts may be more significant, Australia's procurement database, which highlights contracts if they have specific confidentiality issues, flagged only a little over 2% of contracts in 2012.
If they do not comply, the treasury secretary would be directed to do so for them, provided the appropriate redaction of sensitive personal information.
