Which act is commonly associated with the establishment of transparency in administrative procedures?

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the legislation most commonly associated with establishing transparency in administrative procedures. FOIA facilitates public access to government records and promotes openness by requiring federal agencies to disclose information upon request unless it falls under specific exemptions that protect sensitive information. This act was designed to ensure that citizens can obtain information about the operations and decisions of their government, thereby fostering an informed public and holding government officials accountable.

In looking at the other options, while the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) governs the way federal administrative agencies propose and establish regulations, its primary focus is on the procedures agencies must follow rather than directly promoting transparency. The Citizens Participation Act, although it may encourage public involvement in the rulemaking process, does not primarily focus on transparency in the same way FOIA does. The Federal Records Act governs the management of federal records, which is important for accountability and transparency, but it does not specifically facilitate public access to those records in the same manner as FOIA.