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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Coast Guard Group / Air Station Astoria enjoys an interactive relationship with the public and the media. On occasion someone will need a copy of Coast Guard public records associated with an incident. Below is a description of the process and time frame involved in making such a request.
How to Make a FOIA Request: If you require a copy of Coast Guard records or information relating to a Search and Rescue case, you must submit a written request to Coast Guard Group Astoria. The request should indicate that it is being made "Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act." Describe the records you want as specifically as possible, furnish any facts or clues about the date, time, place, persons, events, subjects, or other details of the information or records you want. The requestor's name, address, and telephone number must also be included. This request may be faxed to the command center at (503) 861-6360 or the administration office at (503) 861-6352. Questions can be e-mailed to the FOIA Officer as well.
Mailing Address:
U.S. Coast Guard Group Astoria
attn: FOIA Officer
2185 SE 12th Place
Warrenton, OR 97146
FOIA Response Time: Some requesters may tell you that the Coast Guard is required to provide all the records to them within twenty days. This is not the case. Although all units should try to provide records within the twenty day time frame, the Coast Guard is required only to make a determination as to whether the records are releasable within twenty days and then forward the records promptly thereafter. If special situations exist, the FOIA office will contact you with an estimated completion date and explain the reason for delay. The Coast Guard works requests on a first-in, first-out basis.
FOIA Costs: The FOIA allows charging fees based on the requester's category below.
| SEARCH | REVIEW | DUPLICATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL | Charge | Charge | Charge |
| EDUCATION & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & NEWS MEDIA |
Free | Free | First 100 Pages Free |
| ALL OTHERS | First 2 hours Free | Free | First 100 Pages Free |
| PERSONAL DHS EMPLOYEE RECORDS |
No Fee | No Fee | No Fee |