https://www.foia.gov/faq.html
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine

https://www.everlaw.com/blog/ediscovery-best-practices/the-basics-of-responding-to-a-foia-request/
Responding to a FOIA Request. Agencies typically process requests in the order of receipt but must respond to requests within 20 business days. However, under FOIA, agencies may extend the response time for an additional ten business days if they need to collect records from field offices, the request involves "voluminous" amounts of

https://www.justice.gov/usao/resources/making-foia-request/foia-frequently-asked-questions
We receive thousands of requests each year. Many of these requests require a line-by-line review of hundreds or even thousands of pages of documents. Although we make every effort to respond to FOIA requests as quickly as possible, in some cases we simply cannot do so within the twenty-day time period specified in the FOIA.

http://www.foia.gov/how-to.html
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. ... The time it takes to respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and any backlog of requests already

https://www.archives.gov/research/foia/faqs
Requests should be sent in writing by mail, email, or fax, and must indicate that you are filing a FOIA request. You may send your request to: Special Access and FOIA Program. National Archives at College Park. 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500. College Park, MD 20740-6001. Email: specialaccess_foia@nara.gov.

https://www.casepoint.com/resources/spotlight/the-basics-of-understanding-responding-to-a-foia-request/
Once the agency has received the FOIA request, they send a letter of acknowledgment to the requester that contains an assigned tracking number. In case they need additional information, they contact the requester for the same. The first step of processing the FOIA request is searching. It might seem like a simple process to an outsider.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/freedom-of-information-act-foia/
What will I receive in response to my FOIA request? OMB will send you a letter responding to your FOIA request. If we have located records in response to your request, our letter will tell you

https://www.eeoc.gov/foia/questions-and-answers-freedom-information-act-foia-requests
A FOIA request must be made in writing and reasonably describe the requested records. You should provide as much information as possible regarding the record, such as the date, location, subject, names, and charge or complaint numbers. A FOIA request for information must be clearly and prominently identified as a FOIA request.

https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0932/ML093230619.pdf
Make sure you clearly understand what records the requester is seeking. Step 2: Determine if you are likely to have records subject to the request. Step 3: Provide an estimate of search and review time and an estimate of pages if required. Step 4: What to do if expedited processing is required.

https://www.archives.gov/foia/foia-guide
The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended), provides any person with the statutory right to request information from executive branch agencies of the U.S. Government. This right of access is subject to nine statutory FOIA exemptions, which provide agencies the authority to withhold records in whole or in part.

https://www.dol.gov/general/foia/guide
The Department of Labor does not require a special form in order to make a FOIA request. Requests must be in writing and be submitted by fax, courier service or postal mail. You may also submit your request via email to foiarequests@dol.gov. Your request must reasonably describe the records you seek. You do not have to give the record's name or

https://www.foia.gov/
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. ... The length of time to respond to your request will vary depending on its complexity and any backlog of requests. FOIA.gov. Contact

https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/freedom-information/frequently-asked-questions-faq-freedom-information
FOIA requests should be submitted through the submission portal at FDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or through FOIA.gov. If your online submission is not possible, please mail your request to

https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia/faq-foia
We encourage you to submit your request through the DHS Portal. Any requests sent to CBP in the physical mail will need to be manually entered by staff and will divert resources away from processing records. If your question is not answered here, then please contact us at (202) 325-0150 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1615/ML16155A088.pdf
Steps to Follow When You Receive a FOIA Request. 1. Make Sure You Clearly Understand Which Records Are Being Requested. The FOIA specialist will make every effort to clarify the scope of the request before forwarding the request to the respective office FOIA coordinators.

https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act
Send your FOIA or PA request to us instantly; Track the progress of your FOIA or PA request; Receive our response as soon as it is ready; and; Download records whenever you need them. Submit FOIA Requests from Your Software. If you create or send FOIA requests to USCIS through additional software and would like to continue doing so, we now

https://www.justice.gov/archives/open/responding-requests
Under the law, all federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within 20 business days, unless there are "unusual circumstances." This time period generally begins when the request is received by the FOIA office of the Department of Justice component that maintains the records sought. If a request is misdirected within the

https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/freedom-of-information-act/
WHAT IF I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE RESPONSE, I RECEIVE TO MY FOIA REQUEST? As noted above, ONCD has a FOIA Officer, James Halpert, Esq. ((202) 881-7985). He or a colleague may be available to

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcr/foia/FOIA-FAQs-08-27-2022-Final.pdf?rev=03069675b1494977aab820829b7c934e&hash=1D341D677D2778F161E2EF7D4282391A
1. What is the FOIA? dom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231, et seq.("FOIA" or the "Act") establishes procedures to ensure e. ery citizen's right of access to government documents. Specifically, the FOIA establishes the right to inspect and receive copies of public records of public bodies, provided that the requested record

https://www.justice.gov/oip/oip-guidance/new_requirements_for_FOIA_response_letters_from_FOIA_improvement_act_of_2016
The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 now adds an additional requirement to this notification of unusual circumstances when the extension of time exceeds ten working days. In the notice agencies must now also notify requesters of their right to seek dispute resolution services from OGIS. See 5 U.S.C. § 552 (a) (6) (B) (ii), as amended by FOIA

https://www.bls.gov/bls/foia-faqs.htm
The BLS accepts FOIA requests via e-mail, mail, fax, DOL's Public Access Portal or the National FOIA Portal. You can e-mail your request to: foiarequests@dol.gov.* Or mail your FOIA request for BLS records to: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics FOIA Disclosure Officer Room G225 Postal Square Building 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E

https://department.va.gov/foia/foia-requests/
Fax: (202) 273-6388. Email: ogcfoiaappeals@va.gov. If you filed a FOIA request with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and you want to file a FOIA appeal, use the following Post Office address, fax, or email address to file an OIG appeal: Department of Veterans Affairs.

https://www.eeoc.gov/foia/questions-and-answers-foia-requests-charge-files
The FOIA specifies that agencies have 20 working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays to respond to a request. The 20 working day period does not begin until the FOIA request is received by a FOIA component, an office authorized by the EEOC to process FOIA requests. However, if your request is sent to the wrong FOIA

https://foiaproject.org/2019/12/15/foia-suits-rise-because-agencies-dont-respond-even-as-requesters-wait-longer-to-file-suit/
In the last few years, the number of FOIA lawsuits has risen dramatically, much faster than the rise in FOIA requests. 1 Anecdotal reports suggest that delays in receiving responses to FOIA requests may be increasing and a reason for rising litigation. 2 Long delays have always been a hallmark of FOIA. Should these trends continue and cause requesters to head to court, FOIA litigation will

https://www.peacecorps.gov/about-the-agency/foia/
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552, allows the public right to request records from a federal agency. Federal agencies are then required to disclose the requested information under the FOIA unless it is protected from release by one of nine exemptions under the law, such as personal privacy, trade secrets and certain financial information, or civil discovery privileges, for example.

https://www.fema.gov/uk/about/offices/administrative/foia
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, ... As a result, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your FOIA request or appeal. ... Wait for us to receive your request, open it, and add it to our processing line

https://www.sec.gov/about/foia-contact
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of FOIA Services will respond to requests for public and non-public records. To submit a FOIA request, FOIA appeal, or Rule 83 confidential treatment request, please use the links below: File a FOIA request; Appeal a FOIA response; Submit a Rule 83 Confidential Treatment Request ; Chief FOIA/PA

https://www.pa.gov/en/services/psp/request-a-criminal-history-background-check.html
Volunteer Request for Criminal History Check. Volunteer checks are free and can't be notarized. Request a volunteer check at the PATCH site, or download form SP 4-164A, print when completed, and mail it in. Individual Access and Review. This check can only be requested by mail. Download form SP 4-170, complete it, and mail it. The fee for