Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for United States federal agency records. All federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are required to disclose records unless the records are protected from disclosure by certain exemptions. The EPA FOIA Home page will guide you to information about the statute and give you information on submitting a request to the Agency. With Basic information, How to make a FOIA request, Electronic FOIA Request Form, Reference Guide, Policy and Guidance, Reading Room, Annual Reports and links to Regional FOIA Web sites.