How do I submit a FOIA request to DOL?
Once you prepare your FOIA request, the best way to submit it is by creating an account in our Public Access Link. Alternately, you may submit your request via email at [email protected] or directly to any agency component by mail, fax or courier.
What information is required for a FOIA request?
Steps to File a FOIA Request
- Name.
- Address or email address.
- Phone if you would like to receive calls regarding the processing of your request.
- Brief description of records sought.
- Fee category.
- Expedited treatment.
How do I get a FOIA record?
If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the agency’s FOIA Office. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Most federal agencies now accept FOIA requests electronically, including by web form, e-mail or fax.
How long does a government agency have to respond to a FOIA request?
within twenty working days
Under the statute, federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within twenty working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. This period does not begin until the request is actually received by the component that maintains the records sought.
What is Form G 639 used for?
Use Form G-639 to obtain access to U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records as allowed by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at 5 U.S.C. 552 and the Privacy Act of 1974 (PA) at 5 U.S.C. 552a. With certain exceptions, FOIA provides access to Federal agency records.
Can you do a FOIA request on yourself?
The answer is yes. You can file a FOIA request on yourself using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. You can write a request letter or fill out an online request form if the agency provides one. After you finish writing the letter, you should submit it to the government agency that has your records.
What are the 9 FOIA exemptions?
Exemptions
- Exemption 1. Protects information that is properly classified in the interest of national security pursuant to Executive Order 12958.
- Exemption 2. Protects records related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency.
- Exemption 3.
- Exemption 4.
- Exemption 5.
- Exemption 6.
- Exemption 7.
- Exemption 8.
Is FOIA request free?
There is no initial fee required to submit a FOIA request, but the FOIA does provide for the charging of certain types of fees in some instances. For a typical requester the agency can charge for the time it takes to search for records and for duplication of those records. You may request a waiver of fees.
Can you FOIA yourself?
What do you do if you don’t respond to a FOIA request?
If the agency denies your request or does not respond within the required time period, you can appeal to the agency’s FOIA Appeals Officer. If the agency sent you a denial letter, it should set out the agency’s appeal procedures.
Why would a FOIA be denied?
Can the FCC deny my FOIA request? Yes. If the Bureau or Office that is the custodian of the records determines that there are no records responsive to your request, or that one or more of the FOIA exemptions described above applies to the documents you request, your request will be denied in writing.
What is a OBIM FOIA?
The Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) provides biometric services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OBIM is dedicated to securing fast and accurate biometric analysis and contributing to national security. If you are interested in filing an OBIM FOIA request, look no further.
What to expect from a Dol audit?
Most DOL audits have a fairly narrow focus. The DOL inspectors will probably want to see your records for a specific time frame or talk to specific employees. The audit might be about industry-specific compliances, safety regulations or about payroll.
How to submit a FOIA request?
Online Form – The preferred method is to submit your request using the FOIAonline platform.
Who is subject to FOIA?
The executive office of the President and any independent regulatory agency are agencies subject to the provisions of FOIA[ii]. However, U.S. courts, Congress, governments of the U.S. territories. and the government of the District of Columbia are not classified as agencies as defined in the FOIA[iii].
Does the FOIA apply to state law enforcement agencies?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions. The FOIA only applies to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local governments.