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A Good FOIA Request Letter
Freedom of Information Officer1
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request
Dear Ms. Morgan: This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552. I request that a copy of the following documents be provided to me:
In order to help determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am2 an individual seeking information for personal use and not for a commercial use. I am aware that I am entitled to make this request under the Freedom of Information Act, and if your agency response is not satisfactory, I am prepared to make an administrative appeal. Please indicate to me the name of the official to whom such an appeal should be addressed. I am aware that if my request is denied I am entitled to know the grounds for this denial. |
1. Addresses letter to FOIA offices of agency
2. Specifies law under which the request is being made; specifies documents requested; specifies use to which information will be put
3. Establishes familiarity with FOIA rules
4. Makes the argument for a waiver of fees
Note: Mark your envelope: "Attention, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Unit." If your request is made solely under the Privacy Act, state on the envelope, as is appropriate: "Privacy Act Request" or "Privacy Act Correction Request." |
