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                              What is the Freedom of Information Act?

The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) provides a means by which the public may access federal agency records, subject to nine exemptions and three law enforcement exclusions.

For your information, Department of Commerce regulations implementing FOIA are located at 15 C.F.R. Part 4.

How Do I Submit a FOIA Request?

You may submit a FOIA request directly to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for federal records that EDA maintains, as described below. If you seek records from more than one Department of Commerce bureau, or if you are unsure as to which Commerce bureau maintains the records that you seek, you may submit a FOIA request directly to the Department of Commerce FOIA officer.

If you wish to submit a FOIA request, you may do so by using the FOIAXpress system, the National FOIA Portal, sending FOIA requests via email to [email protected] , or by sending your request to the address below.

FOIA requests must contain the following:

identification of the records requested (be as specific as possible, i.e., describe the subject matter of the records, and, if known, indicate the dates of the records, the places where they originated, and the names of the originating persons or offices);
	a statement indicating that the records are being requested under the Freedom of Information Act;
	a daytime telephone number in case clarification is needed; and
	an address to which EDA's response should be mailed.Mark the envelope "Freedom of Information Request" and mail to the following address:

U.S. Department of Commerce
	Economic Development Administration
	FOIA and Privacy Act Officer
	14th and Constitution Avenue, NW Room 72023
	Washington, D.C. 20230**EDA’s FOIA Proactive Disclosures**

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The Department of Commerce FOIA homepage provides additional information regarding FOIA requests. You may also wish to review Your Right to Federal Records, a joint publication of the Department of Justice and the General Services Administration concerning both the FOIA and the Privacy Act.

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