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-IA & BTFA
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 513-7707
BIA
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 513-7707
BIE
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 513-7707
BLM
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 742-0630
BOEM
FOIA Requester Center: (703) 787-1128
BOR
FOIA Requester Center: (303) 445-3292
BSEE
FOIA Requester Center: (715) 791-4737
FWS
FOIA Requester Center: (303) 275-2348
NPS
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 641-1621
OIG
FOIA Requester Center: (703) 581-3425
ONRR
FOIA Requester Center: (303) 231-3040
OSMRE
FOIA Requester Center: (412) 552-9440
OS
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 513-0765
SOL
FOIA Requester Center: (202) 208-5817
USGS
FOIA Requester Center: (571) 512-8459
Public Liaison
Public Liaison Phone: (888) 603-7119
Public Liaison: Natasha Jones