Is the CDC subject to FOIA?

Is the CDC subject to FOIA?

CDC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides a standardized process for citizens to request documents in CDC’s possession.

How do you FOIA the CDC?

If you have more questions about FOIA:

1. Contact DCAS directly: E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 513-533-6800.
2. Contact the CDC FOIA Office directly: E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 404-639-7270.

What happens when you submit a FOIA request?

What happens after I submit my request? When EOUSA/FOIA receives your FOIA request, we will send you a letter acknowledging the request and assigning it a tracking number. If additional information is required from you so that it can begin processing your request, we will contact you.

How long do you 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.

How much does it cost to file a FOIA request?

By making a FOIA request, the requester shall be considered to have agreed to pay all applicable fees up to $25.00 unless a fee waiver has been granted.

Who is exempt from FOIA?

Exemption One: Classified national defense and foreign relations information. Exemption Two: Internal agency personnel rules and practices. Exemption Three: Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.

Can you send a FOIA request to the CDC?

During the COVID-19 response, the CDC FOIA Office cannot receive any FOIA-related correspondence by USPS, FedEx or UPS. Starting May 1, we will no longer be accepting requests via E-mail or fax. Requesters can submit a FOIA request using one of the options below:

Who is the Public Liaison for the CDC?

Submit your request to the CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office at the following address: Public Liaison: Bruno Viana – (770) 488-6246. CDC/ATSDR FOIA Officer: Roger Andoh – (770) 488-6277.

Is the CDC subject to the Freedom of Information Act?

Like all federal agencies, CDC is required to disclose records requested in writing by any person unless the records (or a part of the records) are protected from disclosure by any of the nine exemptions contained in the law. This site provides information about the CDC FOIA Office program and how to access CDC records.