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Due to COVID-19 precautions,  please note that we are not currently able to process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests received through the U.S. mail. If you would like to submit a FOIA request, please send the request to foia@fmcs.gov or through the Public Access Link  https://palfmcs.efoia-host.com/.  FOIA requests mailed to our office will be processed as soon as we return to the building.The 1996 Amendments to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) require publicly accessible “electronic reading rooms” which contain FMCS’ FOIA response documents and other information routinely available to the public, and which include electronic search and indexing features. Please note: the FOIA Reading Room is reserved for records the Agency has determined are likely to become the subject of subsequent requests for substantially the same records. For more information regarding FOIA reading rooms: https://www.justice.gov/archives/oip/foia-guide-2004-edition-foia-reading-rooms.
Before submitting a FOIA request, please check to see if the information you are seeking is already available in the FOIA Reading Room.
FMCS also maintains a conventional reading room where paper copies of documents  are available for inspection and copying. You may visit FMCS’s public reading room in person **by appointment** at One Independence Square, 250 E Street SW, Washington DC 20427, Monday through Friday except legal holidays, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
**How do I make a FOIA request to FMCS?**Beginning October 26, 2020 FOIA requests may be submitted through the Public Access Link (PAL): https://palfmcs.efoia-host.com/. This link will enable users to submit FOIA requests, check the status of requests, receive requests, and appeal responses to requests. Due to the current situation, we cannot ensure the timely processing of requests received in the mail and encourage requesters to use the link above. If you are unable to use PAL, we are still accepting FOIA requests via foia@fmcs.gov or via fax at 202-606-5444.
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**Chief FOIA Officer:**
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer has overall responsibility under Executive Order 13392 of December 14, 2005, on Improving Agency Disclosure of Information.  The current status of this position is “vacant.”
**FOIA Public Liaison:**
FOIA Liaison, Greg Raelson, director Congressional and Public Affairs – Tel. 202-606-8081
**FOIA Requester Service Center:**
FOIA requesters who have any questions on the status of their request should contact the FMCS FOIA Contact:  Program Assistant by calling 202-606-5444.
**FMCS FOIA Regulations:**29 CFR Part 1401,  Subpart B
**FMCS FOIA Reporting** can be found here.
**Where can I find more information about releasing and withholding information under FOIA ?**
Check Your Right To Federal Records here.

**Ethics**: The OGE Form 201 is used to request copies of the public financial disclosure reports and other specified records of certain executive branch officials. These records are available under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (“the Act”) and amendments thereto (5 U.S.C. app. 103, 105 and 402), the STOCK Act, and OGE’s implementing regulations. The Act imposes restrictions on the use of the records. They cannot be used:
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for use, directly or indirectly, in the solicitation of money for any political, charitable, or other purpose.You can submit the OGE Form 201 here: OGE Form 201 – Online. Copyright 2020 FMCS | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy  |  EEO/No FEAR Act  |  PAR  |  Terms of Use  |  FOIA  |  Section 508 |  SORNs
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