What is the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)?
The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) offers mediation services to resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and agencies as an alternative to litigation. OGIS also reviews agency FOIA compliance, policies, and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement. The Office is a part of the National Archives and Records Administration, and was created by Congress as part of the OPEN Government Act. Contact OGIS in any of the following ways:
National Archives and Records Administration
Office of Government Information Services
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, Maryland 20740-6001
Telephone: (202) 741-5770
Fax: (202) 741-5769
Toll-free: (877) 684-6448
Email: ogis@nara.gov
Web: https://www.archives.gov/ogis
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FOIA Exemption 5 (deliberative process privilege) applies to inter-agency or intra-agency records where, for instance, there is a work product that is in draft format or documents that contain deliberations between parties leading up to a decision (including what to publish or not to publish in one of our products). The purpose of the privilege is to: Encourage open, frank discussions on matters...
Can I ask that any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processing fees be waived?
Yes, you can request a waiver of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) processing fees. Under the FOIA, fee waivers are limited to situations in which a requester can show that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations and activities of the government and is not primarily in the...
Updated Date: September 6, 2024