[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 14, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17090-17094]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8206]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

43 CFR Part 2

RIN 1090-AA61


Amendment to the Freedom of Information Act Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the Department of the Interior's (DOI) 
regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 
U.S.C. 552. In particular, it: clarifies the time limit that requesters 
have for filing FOIA appeals; clarifies that requesters must include 
the required documentation with their appeals or their appeals may be 
rejected by the FOIA Appeals Officer; clarifies that requesters must 
file a FOIA request with each separate bureau/office from which they 
are seeking records; changes the language regarding requests for 
expedited processing to be consistent with the language used in the 
FOIA including removing a paragraph in that section pertaining to ``due 
process rights;'' makes the use of multitrack processing mandatory for 
all bureaus and offices; advises requesters that they may contact the 
bureau/office's FOIA Requester Service Center and the FOIA Public 
Liaison concerning the status of their requests; and includes current 
contact information for DOI's FOIA and Public Affairs/Office of 
Communications Contacts and its reading rooms (Headquarters). 
Additionally, the final rule revises the definitions of the terms: 
``representative of the news media'' and ``freelance journalist'' in 
accordance with the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National 
(OPEN) Government Act of 2007 (December 31, 2007). The term ``news'' is 
defined within the term ``representative of the news media.''

DATES: With the exception of Sec.  2.3(k) and (r), this rule is 
effective May 14, 2009. Section 2.3(k) and (r) have been revised 
consistent with the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and are effective May 
29, 2009 without further action unless significant adverse comments are 
received by May 14, 2009. If significant adverse comments to Sec.  
2.3(k) and (r) comments are received, DOI will publish a timely 
withdrawal of these paragraphs in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the number 1090-AA61, 
on the portions of this rule identified in Part II, Procedural Matters 
and Required Documentation, that have not previously been published for 
review by any of the following methods:

--Federal rulemaking portal: http://www.regulations.gov [Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments]; or
--Mail or hand delivery: OCIO/DOI, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 7456-MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexandra Mallus, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer, MS-7438, Main Interior Building, 1849 C Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (202) 208-5342. E-Mail: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c081aca5b8a1aea4b2a19f8da1acacb5b380a9afb3eea4afa9eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2a38e879a838c869083bdaf838e8e9791a28b8d91cc868d8bcc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The Department of the Interior published a final rule in the 
Federal Register on October 21, 2002, revising its regulations 
implementing the FOIA, 43 CFR part 2. In this publication, the language 
used in Sec.  2.21(d)(6), ``How will the bureau respond to my 
request?'' and the language used in Sec.  2.29, ``How long do I have to 
file an appeal?'' were inconsistent with each other concerning the 
timeframe for filing an appeal. This rule clarifies the 2002 final rule 
by noting that appeals must be received by the FOIA Appeals Officer no 
later than 30 workdays from the date of the final response. 
Additionally, this rule clarifies that a requester's failure to include 
all correspondence between himself/herself and the bureau concerning 
his/her FOIA request will result in the Department's rejection of the 
appeal unless the FOIA Appeals Officer determines that good cause 
exists to accept the defective appeal.
    This rule also changes Sec.  2.22, ``What happens if a bureau 
receives a request for records it does not have or did not create?'' to 
eliminate paragraph (a)(1) of Sec.  2.22, which has been construed by 
some courts to require bureaus that had received a FOIA request to 
refer the request to another bureau for a search of its records, 
regardless of whether the bureau that received the request had 
responsive records. The result of this change is that FOIA requesters 
must submit their requests in accordance with Sec.  2.10, which 
requires that the FOIA requester specify which bureau's records are 
being sought or, at a minimum, specify when the FOIA requester is 
seeking the records of more than one bureau.
    Consistent with EO 13392, this rule adds a new paragraph (c) to 
Sec.  2.12, ``When can I expect the response?'' advising requesters 
that they may contact the bureau/office's FOIA Requester Service Center 
and the FOIA Public Liaison concerning the status of their requests. 
Additionally, the language in Sec. Sec.  2.3 and 2.14 regarding 
expedited processing has been amended to reflect the FOIA's statutory 
language; therefore, the term ``exceptional need'' has been replaced 
with ``compelling need,'' and paragraph (a)(3) in Sec.  2.14 pertaining 
to ``due process rights'' has been removed.
    This rule also revises the language in Sec.  2.26, ``Does the 
bureau provide multitrack processing of FOIA requests?'' to make the 
use of multitrack processing mandatory for all bureaus and offices 
within the Department and remind the bureaus of the statutory 
requirement of due diligence.
    Appendix A to part 2, Department of the Interior FOIA and Public 
Affairs Contacts and Reading Rooms, has been updated to include current 
contact information for DOI's FOIA and Public Affairs/Office of 
Communications Contacts and its reading rooms (Headquarters) and to 
delete the FOIA contacts and reading rooms for the field offices. In 
the future, bureaus/offices will maintain information pertaining to the 
field offices on their FOIA Web sites to ensure that their contact 
information is accurate and current.
    Finally, this final rule revises the definition of the terms 
``representative of the news media'' and ``freelance journalist'' 
(Sec.  2.3(k) and Sec.  2.3(r)) in accordance with the OPEN Government 
Act of 2007 (December 31, 2007).

II. Procedural Matters and Required Documentation

Administrative Procedure Act

    On October 25, 2007, DOI published a proposed rule that revised its 
existing regulations under the FOIA. See 72 FR 60611, October 25, 2007. 
Interested persons were afforded an opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking through submission of written comments on the proposed rule. 
The Department did not receive any comments from the public in response 
to its proposed rule. Accordingly, those provisions previously 
published are now final. Additionally, the Department is publishing, as 
a direct final rule three additional administrative updates: (1) The 
contact information in Appendix A to part 2, Department of the Interior 
FOIA and Public Affairs Contacts and Reading Rooms; (2) incorporation 
of the definitions for the terms ``representative of the news media'' 
and ``freelance journalist'' in accordance with the OPEN Government Act 
of 2007; and (3) one technical change to Sec.  2.29(a), which

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clarifies the time appellants have to file an appeal.

Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review

    This document is not a significant rule and the Office of 
Management and Budget has not reviewed this rule under Executive Order 
12866. We have made the assessments required by Executive Order 12866 
and have determined that this rule will not:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the 
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public 
health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments, or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of their 
recipients; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    DOI certifies that this regulation will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 606(b)). Under the FOIA, agencies 
may recover only the direct costs of searching for, reviewing, and 
duplicating the records processed for requesters. Thus, fees assessed 
by DOI are nominal.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule will not result 
in an annual effect on the economy of more than $100 million per year; 
a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual 
industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic 
regions; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, 
investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of U.S.-based 
companies to compete with foreign-based enterprises. It deals strictly 
with implementation of the FOIA within DOI.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    This rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or 
tribal governments, or the private sector of more than $100 million per 
year. The rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, 
local, or tribal governments, or the private sector. Therefore, no 
actions were deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

Executive Order 12630--Takings

    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, this rule does not have 
any takings implications. It deals strictly with implementation of the 
FOIA within DOI. Therefore, a takings assessment is not required.

Executive Order 13132--Federalism

    In accordance with Executive Order 13132, this rule does not have 
Federalism implications as it deals strictly with implementation of the 
FOIA within DOI. Therefore, a Federalism assessment is not required.

Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform

    In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Office of the 
Solicitor has determined that this rule does not unduly burden the 
judicial system and the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of 
the Order.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule does not contain any information collection requirements 
for which OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520) is required.

National Environmental Policy Act

    This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly 
affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement 
under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) of 
1969 is not required.

Executive Order 13211--Regulations That Significantly Affect the 
Supply, Distribution, or Use of Energy

    Executive Order 13211 requires agencies to prepare Statements of 
Energy Effects when undertaking certain actions. As this rule is not 
expected to significantly affect energy supplies, distribution, or use, 
this action is not a significant energy action and no Statement of 
Energy Effects is required.

Clarity of This Regulation

    Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to write regulations 
that are easy to understand. We invite your comments on how to make 
this rule easier to understand, including answers to such questions 
such as the following:
    (1) Are the requirements in the rule clearly stated?
    (2) Does the rule contain technical language or jargon that 
interferes with its clarity?
    (3) Does the format of the rule (grouping and order of sections, 
use of headings, paragraphing, etc.) aid or reduce its clarity?
    (4) Would the rule be easier to understand if it were divided into 
more (but shorter) sections? (A ``section'' appears in bold type and is 
preceded by the symbol ``Sec. '' and a numbered heading; for example, 
``Sec.  2.7 What do I need to know before filing a FOIA request?'')
    (5) Is the description of the rule in the Supplementary Information 
section of the preamble helpful in understanding the proposed rule? 
What else could we do to make the rule easier to understand?
    Send a copy of any comments that concern how we could make this 
rule easier to understand to: Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department 
of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., MS-7229-MIB, Washington, DC 20240.

List of Subjects in 43 CFR Part 2

    Administrative practice and procedure, Classified information, 
Courts, Freedom of information, Government employees, Privacy.

    Dated: February 26, 2009.
Pamela K. Haze,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Policy, Management and Budget.

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For the reasons given in the preamble, we hereby amend part 2 of title 
43 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below:

PART 2--RECORDS AND TESTIMONY: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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1. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301, 552 and 552a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; and 43 
U.S.C. 1460

Subpart A--General Information

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2. In Sec.  2.3, revise paragraphs (i), (k), and (r) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  2.3  What terms do I need to know?

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    (i) Expedited processing means giving a FOIA request priority, and 
processing it ahead of other requests pending in the bureau because a 
requester has shown a compelling need for the records (see Sec.  2.14).
* * * * *
    (k) Free-lance journalist means an individual who is regarded as 
working for a news-media entity because he/she can demonstrate a solid 
basis for expecting publication through that entity, whether or not the 
journalist is actually employed by that entity. A publication contract 
would present a

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solid basis for such an expectation; the Government may also consider 
the past publication record of the requester in making such a 
determination.
* * * * *
    (r) Representative of the news media means any person or entity 
that gathers information of potential interest to a segment of the 
public, uses its editorial skills to turn the raw materials into a 
distinct work, and distributes that work to an audience. The term 
`news' means information that is about current events or that would be 
of current interest to the public. Examples of news-media entities are 
newspapers, television or radio stations broadcasting to the public at 
large, and publishers of periodicals (but only if such entities qualify 
as disseminators of `news') who make their products available for 
purchase by or subscription by or free distribution to the general 
public. These examples are not all inclusive. As methods of news 
delivery evolve (for example, the adoption of the electronic 
dissemination of newspapers through telecommunication services), such 
alternative media will be considered to be news-media entities.

Subpart C--Requests for Records under the FOIA

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3. In Sec.  2.12, add a new paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.12   When can I get the response?

* * * * *
    (c) Determining the status of your request. To determine the status 
of your request, you should call, fax, or email the point of contact 
provided in the bureau/office's acknowledgment letter to you, 
referencing the FOIA control number assigned to your request. You may 
also contact the appropriate FOIA Requester Service Center. If you are 
dissatisfied with the FOIA Requester Service Center's response, you may 
contact the bureau/office's FOIA Public Liaison to resolve the issue. 
(The relevant names and telephone numbers are listed at http://www.doi.gov/foia/liaison.html).

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4. In Sec.  2.14, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.14   When can I get expedited processing?

    (a) A bureau will provide expedited processing when you request it 
if you demonstrate to the satisfaction of the bureau that there is a 
compelling need for the records. The following circumstances 
demonstrate a compelling need:
    (1) Where failure to expedite the request could reasonably be 
expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of 
an individual; or
    (2) An urgency to inform the public about an actual or alleged 
Federal Government activity if the request is made by a person 
primarily engaged in disseminating information. In most situations, a 
person primarily engaged in disseminating information will be a 
representative of the news media. The requested information must be the 
type of information which has particular value that will be lost if not 
disseminated quickly, and ordinarily refers to a breaking news story of 
general public interest. Therefore, information of historical interest 
only, or information sought for litigation or commercial activities, 
would not qualify, nor would a news media deadline unrelated to 
breaking news.
* * * * *

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5. In Sec.  2.21, revise paragraph (d)(6) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.21   How will the bureau respond to my request?

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (6) A statement that the denial may be appealed to the FOIA Appeals 
Officer (see Appendix A to this Part), in accordance with the 
requirements in Sec.  2.29.
* * * * *

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6. In Sec.  2.22, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.22  What happens if a bureau receives a request for records it 
does not have or did not create?

    (a) Consultations/referrals within DOI. If a bureau (other than the 
Office of Inspector General) receives a request for records in its 
possession that another bureau created or is substantially concerned 
with, it will consult with the other bureau before deciding whether to 
release or withhold the records. Alternatively, the bureau may refer 
the request, along with the records, to that bureau for direct 
response. The bureau that received the request will notify you of the 
referral in writing, along with the name of a contact in the other 
bureau(s) to which the referral was made. A referral does not restart 
the statutory time limit for responding to your request.
* * * * *

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7. Revise Sec.  2.26 to read as follows:


Sec.  2.26  Does the bureau provide multitrack processing of FOIA 
requests?

    (a) All bureaus will use three processing tracks to distinguish 
between simple, normal, and complex requests based on the amount of 
time needed to process the request. FOIA requests will be placed in one 
of the following tracks:
    (1) Simple: 1-5 workdays;
    (2) Normal: 20 workdays; or
    (3) Complex: Over 20 workdays.
    (b) Bureaus will exercise due diligence in processing requests in 
accordance with the requirements of the FOIA. Requesters should assume, 
unless notified by the bureau, that their request is in the ``Normal'' 
track.
    (c) A bureau should, if possible, give requesters in its 
``Complex'' track the opportunity to limit the scope of their request 
in order to qualify for faster processing. A bureau doing so will 
contact the requester by telephone (which should be promptly followed 
up by a written communication) or in writing, whichever is more 
efficient in each case.
    (d) See the Department's FOIA home page at http://www.doi.gov/foia/policy.html for details.

Subpart D--FOIA Appeals

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8. Revise Sec.  2.29 to read as follows:


Sec.  2.29  How long do I have to file an appeal?

    (a) Appeals covered by Sec.  2.28(a)(1), (2), (4), and (5). Your 
FOIA appeal must be received by the FOIA Appeals Officer no later than 
30 workdays from the date of the final response.
    (b) Appeals covered by Sec.  2.28(a)(3). You may file an appeal any 
time after the time limit for responding to your request has passed.
    (c) Appeals covered by Sec.  2.28(a)(6). Your FOIA appeal must be 
received by the FOIA Appeals Officer no later than 30 workdays from the 
date of the letter denying the fee waiver.
    (d) Appeals covered by Sec.  2.28(a)(7). You should file an appeal 
as soon as possible.
    (e) Appeals arriving or delivered after 5 p.m. E.T., Monday through 
Friday, will be deemed received on the next workday.

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9. In Sec.  2.30, revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  2.30  How do I file an appeal?

* * * * *
    (b) You must include with your appeal copies of all correspondence 
between you and the bureau concerning your FOIA request, including your 
request and the bureau's response (if there is one). Failure to include 
with your appeal all correspondence between you and the bureau will 
result in the Department's rejection of your appeal, unless the FOIA 
Appeals Officer determines, in the FOIA Appeal Officer's sole 
discretion, that good cause

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exists to accept the defective appeal. The time limits for responding 
to your appeal will not begin to run until the documents are received.
* * * * *

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10. Appendix A to part 2 is revised to read as follows:

Appendix A to Part 2--Department of the Interior FOIA and Public 
Affairs Contacts, and Reading Rooms

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Departmental FOIA Officer             Departmental FOIA/Privacy Act         Departmental Privacy Officer
Senior FOIA Program Officer            Appeals Officer                      MS-7438-MIB
``Policy Only-No Requests''           MS-6556-MIB                           1849 C St., NW.
MS-7438-MIB                           1849 C St., NW.                       Washington, DC 20240
1849 C St., NW.                       Washington, DC 20240                  Telephone No. (202) 208-3909
Washington, DC 20240                  Telephone No. (202) 208-5339          Fax No. (202) 208-6867
Telephone No. (202) 208-5342          Fax No. (202) 208-6677
(202) 208-5412
Fax No. (202) 208-6867, (202) 501-
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Public Affairs Office                Reading Room--DOI's Library
Office of Communications             MIB (C Street Entrance)
MS-6013, MIB                         1849 C St., NW.
1849 C St., NW.                      Washington, DC 20240
Washington, DC 20240                 Telephone No. (202) 208-5815
Telephone No. (202) 208-6416         Fax No. (202) 208-6773
Fax No. (202) 208-5133
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                                             Office of the Secretary
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room--DOI's Library
MS-116, SIB                           Office of Communications              MIB (C Street Entrance)
1951 Constitution Ave., NW.           MS-6013, MIB                          1849 C St., NW.
Washington, DC 20240                  1849 C St., NW.                       Washington, DC 20240
Telephone No. (202) 565-1076          Washington, DC 20240                  Telephone No. (202) 208-5815
Fax No. (202) 219-2374                Telephone No. (202) 208-6416          Fax No. (202) 208-6773
                                      Fax No. (202) 208-5133
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                                           Office of Inspector General
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
MS-4428, MIB                          MS-4428, MIB                          Room 4428, MIB
1849 C St., NW.                       1849 C St., NW.                       1849 C St., NW.
Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240
Telephone No. (703) 487-5436          Telephone No. (202) 513-0326          Telephone No. (703) 487-5443
Fax No. (703) 487-5406                Fax No. (202) 219-3856                Fax No. (703) 487-5400
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                                   Office of the Solicitor (SOL) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
MS-6556, MIB                          Office of Communications              Room 2328, MIB
1849 C St., NW.                       MS-6013, MIB                          1849 C St., NW.
Washington, DC 20240                  1849 C St., NW.                       Washington, DC 20240
Telephone No. (202) 208-6221          Washington, DC 20240                  Telephone No. (202) 208-6505
Fax No. (202) 208-5206                Telephone No. (202) 208-6416          Fax No. (202) 208-5206
                                      Fax No. (202) 208-3231
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                                   Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
Arlington Square, Room 380            Arlington Square, MS-330              Arlington Square, MS-380
4401 North Fairfax Dr.                4401 North Fairfax Dr.                4401 North Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22203                   Arlington, VA 22203                   Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone No. (703) 358-2504          Telephone No. (703) 358-2220          Telephone No. (703) 358-2504
Fax No. (703) 358-2251                Fax No. (703) 358-1930                Fax No. (703) 358-2251
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                                    National Park Service (NPS) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
Office of the CIO                     P.O. Box 37127                        Contact: NPS FOIA Officer
Org Code 2550                         Washington, DC 20013-7127             1201 Eye St., NW.
1849 C St., NW.                       Telephone No. (202) 208-6843          8th Floor
Washington, DC 20240                  Fax No. (202) 219-0910                Washington, DC 20005
Telephone No. (202) 354-1925                                                Telephone No. (202) 354-1925
Fax No. (202) 371-5584                                                      Fax No. (202) 371-5584
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                                  Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
MS-WO-560                             MS-WO-610                             1620 L St., NW.--Room 750
1620 L St., NW., Room 750             1620 L St., NW., Room 406             Washington, DC 20240
Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240                  Telephone No. (202) 452-5193
Telephone No. (202) 452-5013          Telephone No. (202) 452-5125          Fax No. (202) 452-0395
Fax No. (202) 452-5002                Fax No. (202) 452-5124
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                                 Minerals Management Service (MMS) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
381 Elden St. MS-2200                 Office of Communications              Public Information Office
Herndon, VA 20170-4817                1849 C St., NW., MS-4230              1201 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Telephone No. (703) 787-1689          Washington, DC 20240                  New Orleans, LA 70123-2394
Fax No. (703) 787-1207                Telephone No. (202) 208-3985          Telephone No. (800) 200-GULF
                                      Fax No. (202) 208-3968                Fax No. (504) 736-2620
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                                   Office of Surface Mining (OSM) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Office of Communications              Reading Room
MS-130, SIB                           MS-262, SIB                           Contact: OSM FOIA Officer
1951 Constitution Ave., NW.           1951 Constitution Ave., NW.           Room 263, SIB
Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240                  1951 Constitution Ave., NW.
Telephone No. (202) 208-2961          Telephone No. (202) 208-2565          Washington, DC 20240
Fax No. (202) 219-3092                Fax No. (202) 501-0549                Telephone No. (202) 208-2961
                                                                            Fax No. (202) 501-4734
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                                   U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Office of Communications              Reading Room
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS-807      12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS-119      USGS Library
Reston, VA 20192                      Reston, VA 20192                      12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Telephone No. (703) 648-7158          Telephone No. (703) 648-4460          Reston, VA 20192
Fax No. (703) 648-6853                Fax No. (703) 648-4466                Telephone No. (703) 648-4302
                                                                            Fax No. (703) 648-6373
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                                    Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
P.O. Box 25007, 84-21300              P.O. Box 25007, 82-40000              Reclamation Library
Denver, CO 80225-0007                 Denver, CO 80225-0007                 P.O. Box 25007, 84-27960
Telephone No. (303) 445-2048          Telephone No. (303) 236-7000          Denver, CO 80225-0007
Fax No. (303) 445-6575                Fax No. (303) 236-9235                Telephone No. (303) 445-2072
                                                                            Fax No. (303) 445-6303
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Headquarters
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FOIA Officer                          Public Affairs Office                 Reading Room
MS-3071, MIB                          MS-3658, MIB                          Room 3071, MIB
1849 C St., NW.                       1849 C St., NW.                       1849 C St., NW.
Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240                  Washington, DC 20240
Telephone No. (202) 208-4542          Telephone No. (202) 208-3710          Telephone No. (202) 513-0883
Fax No. (202) 208-6597                Fax No. (202) 501-1516                Fax No. (202) 208-6597
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    Note:  For more information on FOIA, including the most current 
listing of FOIA Contacts and reading rooms, visit DOI's FOIA Web 
site at http://www.doi.gov/foia/. Henceforth, contact information 
will be maintained and updated on DOI's FOIA Web site. If you do not 
have access to the Web, please contact the appropriate bureau FOIA 
Officer or the Departmental FOIA Office.

    Dated: April 6, 2009.

 [FR Doc. E9-8206 Filed 4-13-09; 8:45 am]
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