đź“„DOE Notice on FOIA Processing for Interested Requesters
Notice of the Department of Energy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) “Still Interested” Inquiry
Summary
The Department of Energy Headquarters (DOE HQ) is providing this notice regarding its efforts to increase efficiency, reduce the backlog of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and assist those requesters still interested in with processing FOIA requests. This notice applies to requesters that are still interested in having DOE HQ process FOIA request(s) filed prior to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (i.e., any FOIA request submitted to DOE HQ prior to October 1, 2024). This notice does not apply to FOIA requests made to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), or any DOE field site. This notice does not alter any of DOE's existing FOIA regulations.
Agencies
- Energy Department
Business Impact
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The notice addresses FOIA processing, emphasizing the need for business owners to stay engaged with the DOE if they've made requests that could impact regulatory compliance. Active FOIA requests, especially in sectors reliant on governmental data, could hinder operations if not managed efficiently.