Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted in 1966 and provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information. Federal agencies are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them, except for those records that are protected from disclosure. Federal agencies are also required to charge a requester for research, analysis, review of proprietary information, and duplication of material.
The FOIA Office is located in the Volpe Center's Office of the Chief Counsel. The Volpe Center's FOIA office receives requests from small and large businesses, consulting firms, and law offices. Most of the requests pertain to current Volpe Center contracts.
The full text version of the Freedom of Information Act is available on the U.S. Department of Justice web site.
