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DOJ publishes a draft of the "Release to One, Release to All" policy for public comment. All comments should be submitted through Regulations.gov by December 23, 2016.
New guidance details changes made by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 to further limit the charging of certain fees when the FOIA’s time limits are not met unless one of three exceptions to the prohibition are satisfied.
Today OIP publishes guidance on the new requirements for agency Annual FOIA Reports from the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. Additionally, to assist agencies in their reporting obligations for the coming year, OIP is also providing deadlines for the FY 2016 Annual FOIA Report, 2017 Chief FOIA Officer Report, and FY 2017 Quarterly FOIA Reports.
Recapping best practices focused on the FOIA requester's experience, as well as those detailed by agency personnel for ensuring robust FOIA training programs.
New page provides information and details about the Chief FOIA Officer Council’s activities and includes resources from last month’s inaugural meeting.
Agency FOIA Public Liaisons and individuals serving in FOIA Requester Service Centers are invited to a specialized training addressing their roles and responsibilities, with practical advice and best practices for maximizing these services for a successful FOIA administration.