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Model FOIA Request

[Date]

Bonneville Power Administration
Attention: FOIA Officer
PO Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208-3621

Re: Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear FOIA Officer:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

I request that a copy of the following documents be provided to me:

[Identify the documents or information as specifically as possible.]

In order to help you determine my status for the applicability of any fees, I am requesting these documents for a [choose one: commercial, educational, scientific, news media or other] purpose.

[If you are seeking news media, educational or scientific institution status, or seek a public interest fee waiver, describe the purpose of the request. For example: "I am affiliated with an educational institution and the request is made for a scholarly or scientific purpose and not for a commercial use."]

If there are any fees for searching for or copying the documents, please let me know before you process my request. [Or, I am willing to pay fees for the request up to a maximum of $[___]. If you estimate that the fees will exceed this limit, please contact me.]

If you have any questions about processing this request, you may contact me during [when] at [telephone number] or [email address].

Sincerely, [Signature]
[Print name]

[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Telephone number]
[Optional: E-mail address]


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Model Privacy Act Request

[Date]

Bonneville Power Administration
Attention: FOIA Officer
PO Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208-3621

Re: Privacy Act Request

Dear FOIA Officer:

This is a request under the Privacy Act.

I request that a copy of the following documents be provided to me:

[Identify the documents or information as specifically as possible.]

[Identify the System of Records where you believe the information is located.]

If you have any questions about processing this request, you may contact me during [when] at [telephone number] or [email address].

Sincerely, [Signature]
[Print name]

[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Telephone number]
[Optional: E-mail address]

Attachment: [Verification of Identity]


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Model Privacy Act Correction Request

[Date]

Bonneville Power Administration
Attention: FOIA Officer
PO Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208-3621

Re: Privacy Act Request Amendment/Correction Request

Dear FOIA Officer:

This is an information/correction request under the Privacy Act.

I request that the following information be amended/corrected:

[Identify the documents or information as specifically as possible.]

[Identify the System of Records where you believe the information is located.]

If you have any questions about processing this amendment/correction request, you may contact me during [when] at [telephone number] or [email address].

Sincerely, [Signature]
[Print name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Telephone number]
[Optional: E-mail address]


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