FOIA Processing

AGO's Freedom of Information Act Information

Letter Templates

The templates on this page are provided for AGO staff preparing FOIA correspondence. The official NOAA FOIA website can be found at http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~foia/

Files located below are in Rich Text Format which can be read by most word processors

FileDescription
FOIA Referral Check SheetPrint and complete for all requests.
Notification of Receipt 
Clarification 
Fee Notification$20.00 to $250.00 (must agree to pay)
Fee Notificationover $250.00 (must pay first)
Submitter (Contractor) Notification 
Withdrawal Letter 
Informal Extension(Use when requester agrees to an extension)
Formal ExtensionTaking the maximum time allowed by law without requester approval
Documents from Another Agency 
Full Disclosure 
No Documents Located 
Exemption (b)(3)Partial Denial - Exempt for Disclosure by another Statute
Exemption (b)(4)Partial Denial - Commercial / Financial Information
Exemption (b)(5)Total Denial - Pre-decisional, Deliberative Process, Opinions, Recommendations
Exemption (b)(6)Partial Denial - Personal addresses
FOIA Log Template 
FOIA Cut-Off Date 
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