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	FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
		FOIA requests for a copy of U. Geological Survey (USGS) records can be made by any individual or public or private organization other than a Federal agency.
		A FOIA response must advise the requester of the records that the bureau intends to disclose or to withhold, the exemption(s) authorizing the withholding (including a citation or summary of each exemption), and a strong justification for withholding the record(s).
		Headquarters USGS FOIA responses involving a denial or partial denial of records must be coordinated with the FOIA Officer.
	www.usgs.gov /foia (515 words)

	Freedom of information legislation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Australia, the Freedom of Information Act was passed at the federal level in 1982, followed later by equivalent legislation in the states and territories.
		The purpose of the Privacy Act is to extend the present laws of Canada that protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves held by a federal government institution and that provide individuals with a right of access to that information.
		The Freedom of Information Act of 19 June 1970 is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in Norway on a national level.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freedom_of_Information_Act (1291 words)

	Freedom of Information Act (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the United States.
		The Freedom of Information Act (and corollary legislation) presents the United States with what some see as a "slippery slope" of free information.
		The Privacy Act (1974) is, summarily, a similar act regulating government control of documents which concern a citizen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freedom_of_Information_Act_(United_States) (1316 words)

	NIH - Freedom of Information Act Office
		FOIA requesters interested in obtaining information on federally funded biomedical research projects should consult the Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) database.
		The Freedom of Information Act provides for the agency to recover part of the cost associated with responding to a request.
		The Freedom of Information Act provides that the agency will provide access to identifiable documents within our possession unless one of nine exemptions or three exclusions applies.
	www.nih.gov /icd/od/foia (2372 words)

	Freedom of Information Act
		The Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1966, provides that any person has a right, enforceable in court, of access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records are protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions or by one of three special law enforcement records exclusions.
		Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government and is not primarily in my commercial interest.
		The 1986 FOIA amendments permit an agency to refuse to confirm or deny the existence of records when disclosure of their existence could reasonably be expected to interfere with a criminal law enforcement proceeding and there is reason to believe that the subject of the proceeding is not aware of its pendency.
	www.nist.gov /admin/foia/foia.htm (4278 words)

	FCC Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Freedom of Information Act, commonly known as the FOIA, (5 U.S.C.), was enacted by Congress in 1966 to give the American public greater access to the Federal Government's records.
		Under the FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6), and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, the FCC may be prohibited from disclosing information about an individual from a system of records without the written consent of the individual to whom the record pertains.
		The disclosure of information which you seek under the Freedom of Information Act is permitted under the authority of the Freedom of Information Act (1994 and Supp.
	www.fcc.gov /foia (2141 words)

	Freedom of Information ActUS Freedom of Information Act
		Below is the full text of the Freedom of Information Act in a form showing all amendments to the statute made by the "Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996." All newly enacted provisions are in boldface type.
		Enacted in 1966, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was the first law to establish an effective legal right of access to government information, underscoring the crucial need in a democracy for open access to government information by citizens.
		In this Act, the Congress recognized that with today's limited resources, it is frequently difficult to respond to a FOIA request within the 10 days formerly required in the law.
	www.epic.org /open_gov/foia/us_foia_act.html (4493 words)

	U.S. Department of Labor -- Freedom of Information Act
		However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute.
		FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies.
		FOIA requests are usually managed by the individual agencies of the Department.
	www.dol.gov /dol/foia (259 words)

	NOAA Freedom of Information Act Home Page (FOIA)
		The original Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552) allowed the public to obtain government information, as long as the information is not protected by one of the nine specific FOIA exemptions, in the public domain, or on an established NOAA price list/available for sale.
		Before submitting FOIA requests, individuals should ensure that the information they seek is not already in the public domain.
		FOIA appeals posted to the e-mail box, fax machine, or Office of the General Counsel after normal business hours will be deemed received on the next normal business day.
	www.rdc.noaa.gov /~foia (1274 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Schools 'unprepared for Freedom of Information Act'
		Jane Phillips, who represented the association on the government advisory group for the act, said that the new law was unclear and that the majority of schools were not fully aware of their responsibilities.
		The Freedom of Information Act came into force at the start of this month and was designed to increase openness and accountability in the public sector.
		And because requests for information don't have to be marked as such and automatically fall under the act, people might not recognise when such a request was being made, she added.
	www.guardian.co.uk /freedom/Story/0,2763,1390068,00.html (438 words)

	U. S. Department of the Interior - FOIA
		The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to access any Department of the Interior (DOI) records unless the information in those records is protected by one or more of the nine exemptions (reasons an agency may withhold records from a requester) and there is a sound legal basis to withhold them.
		If you are seeking general information about DOI or one of its bureaus or offices, you may wish to visit DOI's home page or contact the Office of Communications/Public Affairs for the appropriate bureau.
		If you have questions on what information is available without submitting a FOIA request or where it may be located, contact one of the FOIA Contacts.
	www.doi.gov /foia (212 words)

	FCIC: Your Right to Federal Records
		The FOIA provides access to all federal agency records except for those records (or portions of those records) that are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions or three exclusions (reasons for which an agency may withhold records from a requester).
		The FOIA's Exemption 6 permits an agency to withhold information about individuals if disclosing it would be "a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." This includes, for example, almost all of the information in medical and financial benefit files and much of the information in personnel files.
		The "Justice Department's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act," is a comprehensive summary of the law that includes a discussion of the nine FOIA exemptions and its most important procedural aspects.
	www.pueblo.gsa.gov /cic_text/fed_prog/foia/foia.htm (5480 words)

	U.S. Department of Transportation / Freedom of Information Act
		But if you didn’t, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA) grant you the right to access many government records about how the government operates.
		Under the PA, if an agency files information about you by your name, or any other means that identifies you (such as social security number), you have the right to see the information; keep other people from seeing it; and correct the information if it is wrong.
		Information on FOIA and the Privacy Act -- from the U.S. Department of Justice
	www.dot.gov /foia (615 words)

	Federal Bureau of Investigation - Freedom of Information Privacy Act
		Here you will also find one-stop browsing of the FBI’s FOIA Reading Room Index of our most frequently requested documents available for reading at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC…and a separate index of our ever expanding Electronic Reading Room, where you can read our most popular documents from the comfort of your own computer.
		More specific information on how to make a request is described in the instructions accessible on the right hand menu.
		Please note that the FBI may not be able to identify responsive cross-references despite the additional information you provide.
	foia.fbi.gov (631 words)

	ABC News: UK Freedom of Information Act Takes Effect (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Under the act, every government department must declare what information will be routinely available, how to get it and whether there will be a charge for access.
		A Freedom of Information Act was first promised by the Labour Party in its 1974 election manifesto.
		The Guardian newspaper, which is using the act to request the attorney general's advice on Iraq, protested in an editorial that immediate publication on a Web site would cripple the incentive for reporters to take advantage of the act.
	abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=381709 (581 words)

	Freedom of Information Act 2000
		Acts of Parliament printed from this website are printed under the superintendence and authority of the Controller of HMSO being the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament.
		It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts of Parliament does not extend to the Queen's Printer imprints which should be removed from any copies of the Act which are issued or made available to the public.
		Braille copies of this Act can also be purchased at the same price as the print edition by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0870 600 5522 or e-mail:customer.services@tso.co.uk.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/acts2000/20000036.htm (544 words)

	TVA: Freedom of Information Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Information that is covered by any of the nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute, however, may be withheld.
		It is the requester’s responsibility to ensure that a FOIA request is sent to the proper person.
		Regulations—Current FOIA regulations, 18 CFR 1301 Subpart A (Tennessee Valley Authority Freedom of Information Act)
	www.tva.gov /foia (209 words)

	Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program
		Department of Defense FOIA Guidance (html index of PDF files), Memorandums and guidance concerning implementing the FOIA within the DoD.
		The Freedom of Information Act, FOIA [5 USC 552(a)(2)(D)], requires that certain documents of interest to the general public be published electronically.
		The Office of Freedom of Information and Security Review is making these documents available to the general public in electronic form.
	www.defenselink.mil /pubs/foi (847 words)

	Freedom of Information Act
		The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. Section 552, is a statute that provides a process by which every person may request access to federal agency records or information.
		The FOIA does not create an access to records held by Congress, the courts or by state and local governments.
		This pamphlet is a joint publication of DOJ and the General Services Administration concerning both the FOIA and the Privacy Act.
	www.eeoc.gov /foia (273 words)

	Freedom of Information Act requests
		Please contact the BLS Division of Information Services or the BLS program which produces the data being sought to determine if a FOIA request need be submitted.
		Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) statute—Department of Justice
		There are statutory FOIA exemptions that authorize the withholding of information in certain specific circumstances.
	www.bls.gov /bls/blsfoia.htm (214 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		The goal of the FOIA is to make all Federal government agency records available to the public, unless those records are protected by one of the nine FOIA exemptions.
		The purpose of the FOIA and the Privacy Act is to give the public access to existing government records.
		For example, the FOIA does not require us to respond to a request that asks if it would be wise to purchase a particular product or invest in a particular business venture.
	www.ftc.gov /foia (270 words)

	Social Security Online \| FOIA
		The Freedom of Information Act allows members of the public to request records from various Federal government agencies.
		The FOIA was established to make the federal government accountable to the public for its actions and prevents agencies from having secret policies.
		The Guide to Freedom of Information Act Requests explains how to request information and records from the Social Security Administration, details information that we can not disclose, and outlines the various fees that are involved with a request.
	www.socialsecurity.gov /foia (94 words)

	Freedom of Information Act (FOIA
		National Archives Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Improvement Plan.
		The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended), generally provides any person with the statutory right, enforceable in court, to obtain access to Government information in executive branch agency records.
		The Electronic Reading Room contains information routinely available to the public as well as documents frequently requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
	www.archives.gov /foia (160 words)

	Freedom of Information Act
		The Freedom of Information Act 2000 reflects a national policy shift in public administration from a culture of confidentiality to a one of openness.
		The Act allows anyone the right of access generally to all types of recorded information held by a public authority, subject to certain limited exemption.
		The Government has indicated that this right will be implemented from 1st January 2005 but prior to that date, the Government is phasing in the requirement on public authorities to produce a publication scheme.The key date for NHS organisations is 31st October 2003.
	www.wales.nhs.uk /sites/home.cfm?ORGID=422 (204 words)

	EPIC Freedom of Information Act
		A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy or perhaps both.
		The Freedom of Information Center at the University of Missouri
		Indicate the information you think we should ask for, the reason that the request is important, and the name of the federal agency (or agencies) most likely to have the documents.
	www.epic.org /open_gov (539 words)

	EPA Region 5: Freedom of Information Act
		The Freedom of Information Act provides specifically that “any person” can make requests for government information.
		The position of Congress in passing FOIA was that the workings of government are “for and by the people” and that the benefits of government information should be made available to everyone.
		All branches of the Federal government must adhere to the provisions of FOIA with certain restrictions for work in progress (early drafts), enforcement confidential information, classified documents, and national security information.
	www.epa.gov /region5/defs/html/foia.htm (252 words)

	Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Acts of the Scottish Parliament printed from this website are printed under the superintendence and authority of the Queen’s Printer for Scotland.
		It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts does not extend to the Queen's Printer for Scotland imprints which should be removed from any copies of Act which are issued or made available to the public.
		The text of this Internet version of the Act is published by the Queen's Printer for Scotland has been prepared to reflect the text as it received Royal Assent.
	www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk /legislation/scotland/acts2002/20020013.htm (445 words)

	Freedom of Information Home Page
		The 1996 amendments to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) mandate publicly accessible "electronic reading rooms" with agency FOIA response materials and other information routinely available to the public, with electronic search and indexing features.
		Before submitting an FOIA request, please check to see if the information you are looking for is already available on FDA's Web site.
		For a general overview of the Freedom of Information Act see the U.S. Department of Justice's FOIA homepage.
	www.fda.gov /foi/foia2.htm (143 words)

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