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  FOIA Centers and Public Liaison

FOIA Requester Centers typically serve as your first point of contact for questions about how the FOIA works. The FOIA Requester Center can:
Assist you before filing a request by:
identifying information that is already posted and available;
informing you about the types of records maintained by the bureau; and
providing suggestions for formulating requests.
Assist you after filing a request by:
describing the Department’s various processing tracks and the average processing times for the various tracks;
answering questions about expedited processing standards and the FOIA’s fee provisions; and
informing you about the request's status.The FOIA Public Liaison reports to the Department’s Chief FOIA Officer and is responsible for:
assisting in reducing delays;
increasing transparency and understanding of the status of requests; and
resolving disputes between you and the agency.Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for assistance. OGIS serves as a bridge between requesters and agencies, particularly in situations where clear, direct communication has been lacking. You can reach OGIS by email at ogis@nara.gov, by phone at 1-877-684-6448, or by fax at (202) 741-5769.
Contact Information for FOIA Centers and Public Liaison
AS-IAFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-7707
BIA    FOIA Requester Center:   (505) 563-3012
BIEFOIA Requester Center (Acting):   (202) 513-7707
BLMFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 742-0630
BOEMFOIA Requester Center:   (703) 787-1128
BORFOIA Requester Center:   (303) 445-3292
BSEEFOIA Requester Center:   (715) 791-4737
BTFAFOIA Requester Center (Acting):   (202) 513-7707
FWSFOIA Requester Center:   (303) 275-2348
NPSFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 641-1621
OIGFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 219-2069 or (703) 581-3425
ONRRFOIA Requester Center:   (303) 231-3040
OSMREFOIA Requester Center:   (303) 236-4316
OSFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-0765
SOLFOIA Requester Center:   (202) 208-5817
USGSFOIA Requester Center:   (571) 512-8459
Public LiaisonPublic Liaison Phone:  (888) 603-7119 Public Liaison:  Natasha Jones
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