FOIA Centers and Public Liaison

FOIA Requester Centers typically serve as your first point of contact for questions about how the FOIA works. The FOIA Requester Center can:

• Assist you before filing a request by:
  • identifying information that is already posted and available;
  • informing you about the types of records maintained by the bureau; and
  • providing suggestions for formulating requests.
• Assist you after filing a request by:
  • describing the Department’s various processing tracks and the average processing times for the various tracks;
  • answering questions about expedited processing standards and the FOIA’s fee provisions; and 
  • informing you about the request's status.

The FOIA Public Liaison reports to the Department’s Chief FOIA Officer and is responsible for:

• assisting in reducing delays;
• increasing transparency and understanding of the status of requests; and
• resolving disputes between you and the agency.

Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for assistance. OGIS serves as a bridge between requesters and agencies, particularly in situations where clear, direct communication has been lacking. You can reach OGIS by email at ogis@nara.gov, by phone at 1-877-684-6448, or by fax at (202) 741-5769.

Contact Information for FOIA Centers and Public Liaison

AS-IA & BTFA
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-7707

BIA    
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-7707

BIE
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-7707

BLM
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 742-0630

BOEM
FOIA Requester Center:   (703) 787-1128

BOR
FOIA Requester Center:   (303) 445-3292

BSEE
FOIA Requester Center:   (715) 791-4737

FWS
FOIA Requester Center:   (303) 275-2348

NPS
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 641-1621

OIG
FOIA Requester Center:   (703) 581-3425

ONRR
FOIA Requester Center:   (303) 231-3040

OSMRE
FOIA Requester Center:   (412) 552-9440

OS
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 513-0765

SOL
FOIA Requester Center:   (202) 208-5817

USGS
FOIA Requester Center:   (571) 512-8459

Public Liaison
Public Liaison Phone:  (888) 603-7119 
Public Liaison:  Elisabeth W. McCarty