Guide for Submitting FOIA Requests
Before submitting FOIA requests, individuals should ensure that the information they seek is not already in the public domain. Offices maintaining information in the public domain are listed in NOAA's Electronic Reading Room. If the information is not in the public domain, please follow the suggestions listed below:
FOIA Online
- Submit a request via FOIA Onlinethe multi-agency FOIA processing and tracking database. Register for an account or submit as a guest user.
- identify the records requested (be as specific as possible, i.e., describe the subject matter of the records, and, if known, indicate the dates of the records, the places where they originated, and the names of the originating persons or offices);
- state that the records are requested under the Freedom of Information Act;
- include daytime telephone numbers in case additional information is needed before answering requests
Mark the outside of the envelope, "Freedom of Information Request" and mail to the address listed below.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Public Reference Facility (SOU57650)
1305 East West Highway (SSMC4)
Room 7437
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Phone Number
Individuals with questions concerning their requests may call the FOIA Staff at (301) 713-3540.
Fax
Fax all requests to the FOIA Staff at (301) 713-1169
You may email your FOIA request to the following address: FOIA@noaa.gov.