FOIA.gov
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FOIA.gov is the U.S. government’s central portal for learning about the Freedom of Information Act and starting records requests. It helps users research whether information is already public, identify the appropriate federal agency, and begin a FOIA request through the site.
Learn how FOIA requests work Search for existing public government records Find the correct federal agency for a records request Start a FOIA request online Access agency FOIA data and related resources
FOIA process guides and FAQs Government-wide search tool Agency lookup and request creation flow Annual and quarterly agency FOIA data Developer resources and downloadable FOIA dataset
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A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency page that collects commonly requested FOIA-related records from EPA headquarters. It points users to administrative decisions, agency manuals, policy documents, program guidance, and other records that may already be publicly available before filing a new FOIA request.
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A National Archives page that explains how NARA handles Freedom of Information Act requests for its operational and archival records. It also provides links to selected operational records that have been frequently requested or are of public interest.
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