Research Center
FOIA Contact
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Civil Rights & Liberties, Ombudsman, and Travel Engagement(CRL/OTE)
ATTN: Freedom of Information Act Office
601 South 12th Street
Arlington, VA 20598-6033
Voice: 1-866-364-2872 or locally at 571-227-2300
Fax: 571-227-1406
E-mail: FOIA.TSA@dhs.gov
Conventional Reading Room
For access instructions, please phone: 571-227-2300 or 866-364-2872 (866- FOIA-TSA), fax: 571-227-1406, or e-mail: FOIA.TSA@dhs.gov
Electronic Reading Room
This includes instructions, opinions, statements of policy/interpretations, Manuals, and frequently requested records created by the TSA on or after November 1, 1996.
Electronic Reading Room
Component Description
The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
DOJ Reference Guide to the FOIA
DOJ FOIA Reference Guide (2009 Edition)
DOJ FOIA Reference Guide (May 2006): A comprehensive guide to the FOIA that serves as a handbook for obtaining information from the Department of Justice, including the Antitrust Division.
Other reference materials:
- June 2009
DOJ Guide to the Freedom of Information Act - May 2004
Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974 - May 2006
Your Right to Federal Records
Public Information That Does Not Require a FOIA Request
Public documents, including public court and administrative filings such as complaints, final judgments, as well as statements of policy and interpretations, staff manuals, guidelines, press releases, speeches, Congressional testimony, business review letters are available on this web site. If you are interested in obtaining public documents that are not posted, you may contact us by phone: 1-866-364-2872 or locally at 571-227-2300, fax: 571-227-1406 or e-mail: FOIA.TSA@dhs.gov.
Multi-Track Processing
A system in which simple requests requiring relatively minimal review are placed in one processing track and more voluminous and complex requests are placed in one or more other tracks. Requests in each track are processed on a first in/first out basis.
Track one is for those requests which seek and receive expedited processing pursuant to subsection (a)(6)(E) of the FOIA. The second track is for those requests which do not involve voluminous records or lengthy consultations with other entities. Track three is for those requests which involve voluminous records and for which lengthy or numerous consultations are required, or those requests which may involve sensitive records.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
Privacy Impact Assessments (dhs.gov) (PIAs) provide analyses of privacy-related issues for the TSA’s electronic systems that contain personal information.