Appeal a FOIA Response
FOIA requesters may appeal the denial of information within 90 calendar days of the date of the response from the agency. The appeal should include a copy of the original request, the FOIA response, and a statement of the reasons why you consider the Department made the determination in error.
You may submit you appeal by one of four ways.
- E-mail: FOIAAppeals@doc.gov
- Online, if you have a FOIAonline account: https://foiaonline.regulations.gov
- Fax: (202) 482-2552
- Mail:
Assistant General Counsel for Litigation
Employment and Oversight
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Room 5898-C
Washington, D.C. 20230
Clearly mark “Freedom of Information Act Appeal” on the facsimile cover sheet, in the e-mail subject line, or on both the appeal letter and envelope. The Department does not provide an opportunity for personal appearance, oral argument, or hearing of an appeal.
Last Updated: 7/25/16 1:59 PM
