The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to access any Department of the Interior (DOI) records unless the information in those records is protected by one of nine exemptions and (1) disclosure is prohibited by law or Executive order, or (2) disclosure could result in harm to an individual, commercial entity, or the Government.

If you are seeking general information about DOI or one of its bureaus or offices, you may wish to visit DOI's home page or contact the Office of Communications/Public Affairs for the appropriate bureau. The information you are seeking may be available already in one of DOI's reading rooms or via Internet. If it is not, you will need to submit a written FOIA request to DOI. If you have questions on what information is available without submitting an FOIA request or where it may be located, contact one of the FOIA Contacts. Our responsibility is to provide you with copies of the documents you are entitled to receive under the law. We want to work with you to achieve that goal.

For more information on FOIA requests, please visit the DOI FOIA request website: http://www.doi.gov/foia/