CEII is not subject to release under either the Freedom of Information Act or other Sunshine Laws. See 16 U.S.C. § 215A(d)(1). If the __________________________ [agency] receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request under 5 U.S.C. § 552 for any documents provided to it by the Commission, consistent with Department of Justice guidance, the request will be referred to the Commission's FOIA office for processing. The __________________ [agency] also agrees to consult with the CEII Coordinator and the Commission’s Associate General Counsel for General and Administrative Law or his designee prior to making any other release of this information.
All CEII shall be maintained by Recipient in a secure place in a manner that would prevent unauthorized access.