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Below are links to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) statute, implementing regulations, executive orders, policies, and other guidance materials.
The Statute
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), showing changes made by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (5 U.S.C. 552)Department of the Interior (DOI) Regulations
DOI FOIA RegulationsDOI Policies
Secretary's Orders
Secretary's Order No. 3378, "Improving the Department of the Interior Freedom of Information Act Program"
Secretary's Order No. 3371, "The Department of the Interior Freedom of Information Act Program"Departmental Manual
Departmental Manual Chapter on FOIA (383 DM 15)FOIA Handbook
FOIA HandbookRequired Language
Language for FOIA ResponsesPolicy Bulletins
FOIAXpress Electronic Tracking and Case Management System
Preapprovals for Withholding Certain Categories of Information Bulletin
Collecting Text Messages Responsive to Freedom of Information Act Requests Bulletin
eERDMS FOIA Search Policy BulletinPrivacy-Related Resources
Solicitor Guidance Regarding FOIA Requests for Personal Information of Commenters
Information Resources Management Bulletin No. 96-04 Processing FOIA Requests for Personal and Personnel-Related Information
DOI Privacy Act Regulations
Privacy Act System of Records NoticesFOIA Fees
DOI FOIA Fee Schedule
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines for FOIA Fees
Revisions to OMB Guidelines for FOIA FeesForeseeable Harm
Foreseeable Harm Standard Guidance Memorandum
Foreseeable Harm Statements Guidance for FOIA AppealsExemptions and Exclusions
Statutes the Department of Justice (DOJ) Found to Qualify Under Exemption 3 of the FOIA
Exemption 3 Statutes Used in FY 2021 Annual Reports
DOJ Guidance on Implementing FOIA's Statutory Exclusion ProvisionsDOI Records Information
Records Management ProgramGovernment-Wide FOIA Related Resources
DOJ Guide to the FOIA, updated on a rolling basis.
DOJ Infographic on FOIA
DOJ FOIA Post, providing DOJ-OIP FOIA guidance updates
Attorney General Freedom of Information Act Guidelines
FOIA.gov, DOJ's government-wide FOIA request portal
National Archives and Records Administration General Records Schedule 4.2: Information Access and Protection Records
Section508.gov, Making Electronic and Information Technology Accessible to People with DisabilitiesThe 2007 FOIA amendments created the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) to offer mediation services to resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal agencies as a non-exclusive alternative to litigation. Using OGIS services does not affect your right to pursue litigation. You may contact OGIS in any of the following ways:
Office of Government Information Services
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road - OGIS
College Park, MD 20740-6001
E-mail: ogis@nara.gov
Web: https://www.archives.gov/ogis 
Telephone: 202-741-5770
Fax: 202-741-5769
Toll-free: 1-877-684-6448
*Disclaimer: To the extent that anything included on the DOI FOIA website may be or could be construed as inconsistent with the law or DOI's regulations, the law and regulations will control DOI's responsibilities under the FOIA.*
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