Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires federal agency records be accessible to the public unless they meet any of nine exemptions.

DOI Information and Guidance

• Office of Secretary FOIA web page
• FOIA Guidance

Before Submitting a FOIA Request

The information you need may already be available online.

• Natural Resources Revenue Data — ONRR’s disbursements and reported revenues.
• Electronic Reading Room (EFOIA) — Released FOIA requests.
• Engagement — ONRR-related presentations and testimonies.
• Press Releases — Catalog of ONRR press releases.

Submit a FOIA Request

When submitting online, where the request form asks for Bureau/Office, select:

• Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior
• Sub Agency: Office of the Secretary
• Sub Agency: OS Office of Natural Resources Revenue

Submit a Request Online

Other Information

• Department of Justice Office of Information Policy - Latest FOIA court decisions