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>>> Freedom of Information Kit <<<


The following files are for individuals or organizations who wish to
make an FOIA application to a federal agency.  Please read the FOI-INST
file before making your application.

There are 6 files:

<1> FOI-INST  =  FOIA Instructions
<2> FOI-REQ   =  FOIA Request (all agencies)
<3> FOI-FEE   =  FOIA Fee Waiver
<4> FOI-APP   =  FOIA Appeal
<5> FOI-ADD   =  FOIA Addresses of selected Federal Agencies
<6> FOI-FBI   =  FBI Addresses & phone numbers nationwide

This kit is also available in printed form.  If you wish to obtain the
printed version, please send a check or money order made payable to
FOIA,Inc. for $3.00 to:

FOIA,Inc., P.O. Box 02 2397, Brooklyn, NY 11202-0050.

USING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request any record
maintained by a federal Executive branch agency.  The agency must
release the requested material unless it falls into one of nine exempt
categories, such as "national security," "privacy," "confidential
source" and the like, in which case the agency may but is not compelled
to refuse to disclose the records.

This kit contains all the materials needed to make FOIA requests for
records on an individual, an organization or on a particular subject
matter or event.

1988 EDITION

Fund for Open Information and Accountability, Inc.
P.O. BOX 02 2397, Brooklyn, NY 11202-0050
[phone]

INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO MAKE A COMPLETE REQUEST

Step 1:  Select and make copies of the sample letter.  Fill in the
blanks in the body of the letter.  Read the directions printed to the
right margin of the letter in conjunction with the following
instructions:

For individual files:  Insert the person's full name in the first blank
space and any variations in spelling, nicknames, stage names, marriage
names, titles and the like in the second space.  Unlike other requests,
the signatures of an individual requesting her/his own file must be
notarized.

For organizational files:  In the first blank space insert the full and
formal name of the organization whose files you are requesting.  In the
second blank space insert any other names, acronyms or shortened forms
by which the organization is or has ever been known or referred to by
itself or others.  If some of the organization's work is conducted by
sub-groups such as clubs, committees, special programs or through
coalitions known by other names, these should be listed.  There is no
need to notarize signature for organizational requests.

For subject matter or event files:  In the first blank space state the
formal title of the subject matter or event including relevant dates and
locations.  In the second blank space provide the names of individuals
or group sponsors or participants and/or any other information that
would assist the agency in locating the material you are requesting.

Step 2:  The completed sample letter may be removed, photocopied and
mailed as is or retyped on your own stationary.  Be sure to keep a copy
of each letter.

Step 3:  Addressing the letters:  Consult list of agency addresses on
page 7 and 8 of this kit.

FBI:  A complete request requires a minimum of two letters.  Send one
letter to FBI Headquarters and separate letters to each FBI field office
nearest the location of the individual, the organization or the subject
matter/event.  Consider the location of residences, schools, work, and
other activities.

INS:  Send a request letter to each district office nearest the location
of the individual, the organization or the subject matter/event.

Address each letter to the FOIA/PA office of the appropriate agency.  Be
sure to mark clearly on the envelope:

Attention FOIA Request

FEES

In 1987 a new fee structure went into effect.  Each agency has new fee
regulations for search and review time and for duplication of released
documents.

Commercial requesters must pay for search and review time and for
duplication costs.

News Media representatives and Educational and Scientific Institutions
whose purpose is scholarly or scientific research pay for duplication
only.  Public Interest groups who can qualify as press, educational, or
scientific institutions will be charged duplication costs only.

All other non-commercial requesters are entitled to up to 100 pages of
free copying and up to 2 hours of free search time.  Requesters will
have to pay fees for work that extends beyond those limits unless they
qualify for a fee waiver or reduction (see below).

No fee may be charged if the cost of collection exceeds the fee.
Advanced payment may not be demanded unless a requester has previously
failed to pay on time or the fee exceeds $250.

FEE WAIVER

You will notice that the sample letter includes a request for a fee
waiver with instructions for the agency to refer to an attached sheet.
Fees for all non-commercial requesters, beyond the 2 hours/100
page/automatic waiver described above, may be waived or reduced if the
disclosure of the information is:

"in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly
to public understanding of the operations or activities of the
government and is not primarily in the commericial interest of the
requester."

You should always request a waiver or fees if you believe the
information you are seeking will benefit the public.  Read the fee
waiver worksheet for non-commercial users included in this kit on page 5
for help in composing a request for a fee waiver.  If your request for a
waiver is denied, you should appeal that denial, citing the ways in
which your request meets the standards set in the attached fact sheet.

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU ARE ENTITLED TO. . .
AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON'T

After each agency has searched and processed your request, you will
receive a letter that announces the outcome, encloses the released
documents, if any, and explains where to direct an appeal if any
material has been withheld.  There are four possible outcomes:

1. Request granted in full:

This occurs very infrequently.  If the response you get indicates that
the agency has released all records pertinent to your request, with no
exclusions or withholdings, you will receive the requested documents
with an agency cover letter, or if bulky, the documents may be mailed
under separate cover.

Next step:  Check documents for completeness (see instructions below)
and make an administrative appeal if you find a discrepancy between your
own analysis and that of the agency (see instructions below).

2. Request granted in part and denied in part:

This response indicates that the agency is releasing some material but
has withheld some documents entirely or excized some passages from the
documents released.  The released documents may be enclosed or, if
bulky, mailed under separate cover.

Next step:  Check documents for completeness (see instructions below)
and make an administrative appeal of denials or incompleteness (see
instructions below).

3. Request denied in full:  This response and the denied part response
indicate that the agency is asserting that material in its files
pertaining to your request falls under one of the nine FOIA exemptions.
These are categories of information that the agency may, at its
discretion, refuse to release.

Next step:  Make an administrative appeal (see instructions below).
Since FOIA exemptions are not mandatory, even a complete denial of your
request can and should be appealed.

4. No records:  This response will state that a search of the agency's
files indicates that it has no records corresponding to those you
requested.  Next step:  Check your original request to be sure you have
not overlooked anything.  If you receive documents from other agencies,
review them for indications that there is material in the files of the
agency claiming it has none.  For example, look for correspondence, or
references to correspondence, to or from that agency.  If you determine
that there are reasonable grounds, file an administrative appeal (see
instructions below).

HOW TO CHECK DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLETENESS

Step 1:  Before reading the documents, turn them over and number the
back of each page sequentially.  The packet may contain documents from
the agency's headquarters as well as several field office files.
Separate the documents into their respective office packets.  Each of
these offices will have assigned the investigation a separate file
number.  Try to find the numbering system.  Usually the lower righthand
corner of the first page carries a hand-written file and document
number.

For instance, an FBI document might be marked "100-7142-22."  This would
indicate that it is the 22nd document in the 7142nd file in the 100
classification.  As you inspect the documents, make a list of these file
numbers and which office they represent.  In this way you will be able
to determine which office created and which office received the document
you have in your hand.  Often there is a block stamp affixed with the
name of the office from whose files this copy was retrieved.  The
"To/From" heading on a document may also give you corresponding file
numbers and will help you puzzle out the origin of the document.

When you have finally identified each document's file and serial number
and separated the documents into their proper office batches, make a
list of all the serial numbers in each batch to see if there are any
missing numbers.

If there are missing serial numbers and some documents have been
withheld, try to determine if the missing numbers might reasonably
correspond to the withheld documents.  If they don't, the release may be
incomplete and an administrative appeal should be made.

Step 2:  Read all the documents released to you.  Keep a list of all
documents referred to in the text, including letters, memos, teletypes,
reports, etc.  Each of these "referred to" documents should turn up in
the packet released to you.  If any are not in the packet, it is
possible that they are among the documents withheld and a direct inquiry
should be made.

In an administrative appeal, ask that each of these "referred to"
documents be produced or that the agency state plainly that they are
among those withheld.  List each "referred to" document separately.  The
totals of unproduced vs. witheld must be within reason; that is, if the
total number of unproduced documents you find referred to in the text of
the documents produced exceeds the total number of documents withheld,
the agency cannot claim that all the "referred to" documents are
accounted for by the withheld category.  You will soon get the hang of
making logical conclusions from discrepancies in totals and missing
document numbers.

Another thing to look for when reading the released documents is the
names of persons or agencies to whom the document has been disseminated.
The lower left-hand corner is a common location for the typed list of
agencies or offices to whom the document has been directed.  In
addition, there may be additional distribution recorded by hand, there
or elsewhere, on the cover page.  There are published glossaries for
some agencies that will help in deciphering these notations when they
are not clear.  Contact FOIA, Inc. if you need assistance in deciphering
the text.

Finally, any other file numbers that appear on the document should be
noted, particularly if the subject of the file is of interest and is one
you have not requested.  You may want to make an additional request for
some of these files.

HOW TO MAKE AN ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL

Under the FOIA, a dissatisfied requester has the right of administrative
appeal.  The name and address of the proper appeal office will be given
to you by each agency in its final response letter.

This kit contains a sample appeal letter with suggestions for adapting
it to various circumstances.  However, you need not make such an
elaborate appeal; in fact, you need not offer any reasons at all but
rather simply write a letter to the appeals unit stating that "This
letter constitutes an appeal of the agency's decision."  Of course, if
you have identified some real discrepancies, you should set them forth
fully (for example see Step 2 under "How to Check Documents for
Completeness"), but even if you have not found any, you may simply ask
that the release be reviewed.  If you are still dissatisfied after the
administrative appeal process, the FOIA gives you the right to bring a
lawsuit in federal district court.


MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF YOUR REQUEST

You should receive a letter from each agency within 10 days stating that
your request has been received and is being processed.  You may be asked
to be patient since requests are being handled on a first come first
served basis.  The best strategy is to be "reasonably" patient, but
there is no reason to sit complacently and wait for an interminable
period of time.

A good strategy is to telephone the FOIA office in each agency after
about a month if you have received nothing of substance.  Ask for a
progress report.  Note the name of the person you speak to and what they
say.  Continue to call every 4 to 6 weeks.

Good record keeping helps avoid time-consuming and frustrating
confusion.  A looseleaf notebook with a section devoted to each request
simplifies this task.  At the beginning of the request process,
sometimes it is difficult to foresee what course of action you will want
to take in the future.  Keep copies of all correspondence to and from
each agency.  They can be inserted between the notes on phone calls so
that all relevant material will be at hand for future use, including
phone consultations, correspondence, newspaper articles, preparation for
media appearances, congressional testimony or litigation.



[NOTE:  All the text in braces [] is for your information.  Do NOT
include in request]

[NOTE:  Start by photocopying several copies of this letter or retype if
you prefer]

SAMPLE REQUEST LETTER FOR ALL AGENCIES

Date:
To: FOIA/PA Unit

[Check box for appropriate agency]

__ FBI Headquarters

__ FBI Field Office

__ Other Agency

This is a noncommerical request under the Freedom of Information and
Privacy Acts.  I have attached a sheet setting out my application for a
fee waiver of any fees in excess of those which are provided free
because of my category.

My category for fee and fee waiver purposes is:

(check one)
__   request for personal file;
        no search fee and 100 free pages.
__   journalist, academic or scientist;
        no search fee and 100 free pages.
__   other non-commerical requester (group or person);
        2 hours free search and 100 free pages.

I request a complete and thorough search of all filing systems and
locations for all records maintained by your agency pertaining to and/or
captioned:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

including, without limitation, files and documents captioned, or whose
captions include:

[describe records desired and/or insert full and formal name]

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

This request specifically includes where appropriate "main" files and
"see references," including but not limited to numbered and lettered sub
files and control files.  I also request a search of the Electronic
Surveillance (ELSUR) Index, or any similar technique for locating
records of electronic surveillance and the COINTELPRO Index.  I request
that all records be produced with the administrative pages.  I wish to
be sent copies of "see reference" cards, abstracts, search slips,
including search slips used to process this request, file covers,
multiple copies of the same documents if they appear in a file, tapes of
any electronic surveillance, photographs, and logs of physical
surveillance (FISUR).  Please place missing documents on "special
locate."

I wish to make it clear that I want all records in your office
"identifiable with my request," even though reports on those records
have been sent to Headquarters and even though there may be duplication
between the two sets of files.  I do not want just "interim" documents.
I want all documents as they appear in the "main" files and "see
references" of all units of your agency.

If documents are denied in whole or in part, please specify which
exemption(s) is(are) claimed for each passage or whole document denied.
Give the number of pages in each document and the total number of pages
pertaining to this request and the dates of documents withheld.

I request that excized material be "blacked out" rather than "whited
out" or cut out and that the remaining non-exempt portions of documents
be released as provided under the Freedom of Information Act.

Please send a memo (with a copy or copies to me) to the appropriate
unit(s) in your office to assure that no records related to this request
are destroyed.  Please advise of any destruction of records and include
the date of and authority for such destruction.

As I expect to appeal any denials, please specify the office and address
to which an appeal should be directed.

I can be reached at the phone listed below.  Please call rather than
write if there are any questions or if you need additional information
>from me.  I expect a response to this request within ten (10) working
days, as provided for in the Freedom of Information Act.

[Have signature notorized ONLY if requesting your own files]


Sincerely,

(Signed)_______________________________________________

Name (print or type):_______________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Telephone:________________________

Social Security number (optional): _______________________

(for personal files)

     Date of Birth:____________________

     Place of birth:___________________

(for organization files)

     Date of founding:_____________________________________

     Place of founding:____________________________________

     Address of organization:______________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

[MARK CLEARLY ON ENVELOPE: FOI/PA REQUEST]



FEE WAIVERS

Fee Waiver Worksheet for Non-Commercial Requesters

All non-commercial requesters are entitled to apply for a fee waiver for
charges in excess of those which are provided free because of
requester's category.  Following amendments to the FOIA in October 1986,
the Justice Department issued a memo outlining six criteria to be used
by agencies in determining whether or not to grant fee waivers.  Many
Congresspeople dispute the memo's legality, pointing out its invitation
to subjective judgements, and its proclivity to intimidate requesters.
Nevertheless, until the six criteria are eliminated, either by Congress
or court decisions, requesters will have to address them in order to
qualify for a fee waiver.

To apply for a fee waiver, attach a separate sheet of paper to your
request letter explaining in narrative form how your request satisfies
each of the following six criteria.

(1) Explain how the records you are requesting are likely to shed light
on the operations or activities of the government.

(2) Describe how the records you are requesting will contribute to the
understanding of government operations or activities.  If the
information being requested is not already in the public domain bring
this fact to the agency's attention.

(3)a.  Explain to the agency how the public will ultimately benefit from
the information you are requesting.  Legislative history and recent case
law indicate that the "public" is not limited to U.S. public nor must it
be the "public at-large."  For example, Representatives English and
Kindness jointly stated during recent Congressional debate, "Public
understanding is enhanced when information is disclosed to the subset of
the public most interested, concerned or affected by a particular action
or matter."  Furthermore, District Court Judge Harold Greene in a 1987
opinion involving a request by a Canadian newspaper said, "There is no
requirement in the [FOIA] statute that news media seeking fee waivers
[must] serve the American public exclusively, or even tangentially . . .
an FBI official does not have the authority to amend the law of the
United States by restricting it beyond its plain terms."*

In other words, the public you seek to educate does not have to reside
in the United States, nor is the size of that public relevant to your
entitlement to a fee waiver.

(3)b.  Explain to the agency your qualifications (educational, work
experience, etc.) for understanding the requested information and
outline your ability and intention to disseminate the information once
it has been obtained.

You might want to cite any of the following activities in order to
demonstrate your ability and intention to disseminate information to the
public:  writing newspaper or scholarly articles, writing books,
granting interviews, public speaking engagements, preparing
Congressional testimony, producing pamphlets, videos, film, radio
programs, etc.

(4) The Justice Department memo stipulates that the contribution to
public understanding must be "significant."  What constitutes a
"significant" contribution is clearly susceptible to subjective
interpretation.  However, we suggest that you make reference to current
news stories, efforts to correct the historical record or expose
government or corporate fraud or threats to public health and safety.
Broadly speaking, any information that would enable the public to hold
the government accountable for any of its operations or activities can
be persuasively argued to be a "significant" contribution to public
understanding.

(5) and (6) Explain to the agency (if it is the case) that any
commercial interest that will be furthered by the requested records is
not the primary interest when compared to the public interest that will
be served.  For example, if the information is requested pursuant to the
publication of a book, you should explain (if it is the case) that this
book is not destined to become a bestseller because of topic, publisher,
or anticipated audience, etc.

News media representatives, scholars or scientists, should make requests
for documents and fee waivers on the appropriate institutional
letterhead.  Similarly, requests for organizational files should be made
on the appropriate letterhead.

You have a right to file an administrative appeal if you receive an
adverse decision regarding either your fee category or fee waiver
request.  The letter containing the adverse decision will tell you to
whom you should direct the appeal.

------

* Joint statement by Reps.  English and Kindness, Congressional Record,
H-9464, October 8, 1986; Judge Greene's opinion in Southam News v. INS.
(Civ.  No. 85-2721, D.D.C., November 9, 1987).


SAMPLE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL LETTER

Date:

To: FOIA/PA Appeals Office RE: Request number [Add
this if the agency has given your request a number]

This is an appeal pursuant to subsection (a)(6) of the Freedom of
Information Act as amended (5 U.S.C. 552).

On [date] I received a letter from [name of official] of your agency
denying my request for [describe briefly the information your are
after].  This reply indicated that an appeal letter could be sent to
you.  I am enclosing a copy of my exchange of correspondence with your
agency so that you can see exactly what files I have requested and the
insubstantial grounds on which my request has been denied.

[Insert following paragraph if the agency has withheld all or nearly all
the material which has been requested]

You will note that your agency has withheld the entire (or nearly
entire) document that I requested.  Since the FOIA provides that "any
reasonably segregable portion of a record shall be provided to any
person requesting such record after deletion of the portions which are
exempt," I believe that your agency has not complied with the FOIA.  I
believe that there must be (additional) segregable portions which do not
fall within the FOIA exemptions and which must be released.

[Insert following paragraph if the agency has used the (b)(1) exemption
for national security purposes to withhold information]

Your agency has used the (b)(1) exemption to withhold information.  [I
question whether files relating to events that took place over twenty
years ago could realistically harm the national security.] [Because I am
familiar with my own activities during the period in question, and know
that none of these activities in any way posed a significant threat to
the national security, I question the designation of my files or
portions of my file as classified and exempt from disclosure because of
national security considerations.]

[Sample optional arguments to be used if the exemption which is claimed
does not seem to make sense; you should cite as many specific instances
as you care to of items withheld from the documents that you have
received.  We provide two examples which you might want to adapt to your
own case.]

"On the memo dated______the second paragraph withheld under the (b)(1)
exemption appears to be describing a conversation at an open meeting.
If this is the case, it is impossible that the substance of this
conversation could be properly classified."  Or, "The memo dated____
refers to a meeting which I attended, but a substantial portion is
deleted because of the (b)(6) and (b)(7)(c) exemptions for unwarranted
invasions of personal privacy.  Since I already know who attended this
meeting, no privacy interest is served by the withholding."

I trust that upon examination of my request, you will conclude that the
records I have requested are not properly covered by exemption(s)____
[insert the exemption(s) which the agency's denial letter claimed
applied to your request] of the amended FOIA, and that you will overrule
the decision to withhold the information.

[Insert following paragraph if an itemized inventory was not supplied by
the agency]

If you choose to continue to withhold some or all of the material which
was denied in my initial request to your agency, I ask that you give me
an index of such material, together with the justification for the
denial of each item which is still withheld.

As provided in the Freedom of Information Act, I will expect to receive
a reply to this adminstrative appeal letter within twenty (20) working
days.

If you deny this appeal and do not adequately explain why the material
withheld is properly exempt, I intend to initiate a lawsuit to compel
its disclosure.  [You can say that you intend to sue if that is your
present inclination even though you may ultimately decide not to file
suit.]

     Sincerely,

     name:

     address:

     signature:

[MARK CLEARLY ON ENVELOPE:

ATTENTION: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION APPEALS]


FUND FOR OPEN INFORMATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY, INC.

P.O. BOX O2 2397, BROOKLYN, NY 11202-0050

FOIA/PA ADDRESSES FOR SELECTED FEDERAL AGENCIES

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Washington, D.C. 20544
[phone]

Bureau of Prisons
320 1st St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20534
[phone]

Central Intelligence Agency
Information and Privacy Coordinator
Washington, D.C. 20505

Civil Service Commission
Appropriate Bureau:
     ___ Bureau of Personnel Investigation,
     ___ Bureau of Personnel
     ___ Information Systems
Civil Service Commission
1900 E Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20415
[phone]

Commission on Civil Rights
General Counsel, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
1121 Vermont Ave., N.W., Rm. 600
Washington, D.C. 20405
[phone]

Consumer Producet Safety Commission
1111 18th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20207
[phone]

Defense Intelligence Agency
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-6111
[phone]

Department of Defense/Department of the Air Force
Freedom of Information Manager
Headquarters, USAF/DADF
Washington, D.C. 20330-5025
[phone]

Department of Defense/Department of the Army
General Counsel
Secretary of the Army
The Pentagon, Rm. 2E727
Washington, D.C. 20310
[phone]

Department of Defense/ Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Headquarters, Marine Corps
Washington, D.C. 20380-0001
[phone]

Department of Defense/ Dept. of the Navy
Chief of Naval Operations
OP 09 B30
Pentagon, Rm. 5E521
Washington, D.C. 20350-2000
[phone]

Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
[phone]

Department of Justice/
General Administration

__ Civil Rights Division,
__ Antitrust Division,
__ Drug Enforcement Administration
__ Immigration and Naturalization Service

FOIA/ Privacy Act Unit
Department of Justice
Constitution Ave. & 10th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
[phone]

Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210
[phone]

Department of State
Director, Freedom of Information Bureau
for Public Administration
Department of State, Rm 239
2201 C St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20520
[phone]

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20224
[phone]
(Consult phone book for regional offices)

Environmental Protection Agency
Freedom of Information Office A101
Room 1132 West Tower
401 M St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
[phone]

Equal Employment Opportunities Comm.
Office of Legal Services
2401 E St., N.W., Rm. 214
Washington, D.C. 20507
Attn. Richard Roscio, Assc. Legal Counsel
[phone]

Federal Communications Commission
1919 M St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
[phone]

Food and Drug Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
[phone]
Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201

Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
[phone]

National Aeronautics & Space Administration
400 Maryland Ave, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20546
[phone]

National Archives and Records Service
Pennsylvania Ave. at 8th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20408
[phone]

National Labor Relations Board
1717 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20570
[phone]

National Security Agency
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000
[phone]

National Security Council
Old Executive Bldg.
17th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20506
Attn. Brenda Reger
[phone]

Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Director, Office of Administration
Washington, D.C. 20555
[phone]

Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service
1800 G St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20223
Attn. FOIA/ Privacy Office
[phone]

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
[phone]

U.S. Customs Service
1301 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20229
[phone]

U.S. Agency for International Development
320 21st. St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20532
[phone]

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
1900 E St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20415
[phone]

U.S. Postal Service Records Office
475 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20260-5010
[phone]

Veterans Administration
810 Vermont Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420
[phone]

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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Offices where files are held


Albany, NY 12207                          Memphis, TN 38103
502 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse       67 N. Main St
518-465-7551                              901-525-7373

Albuquerque, NM 87102                     Miami, FL 33137
301 Grand Ave. NE                         3801 Biscayne Blvd
505-247-1555                              305-573-3333

Alexandria, VA 22314                      Milwaukee, WI 53202
300 N. Lee St                             517 E. Wisconsin Ave
703-683-2680                              414-276-4684

Anchorage, AK 99513                       Minneapolis, MN 55401
701 C St                                  392 Federal Bldg
907-276-4441                              612-339-7861

Atlanta, GA 30302                         Mobile, AL 36602
275 Peachtree St. NE                      113 St. Joseph St
404-521-3900                              205-438-3674

Baltimore, MD 21207                       Newark, NJ 07102
7142 Ambassador Rd                        Gateway 1, Market St
301-265-8080                              201-622-5613

Birmingham, AL 35203                      New Haven, CT 06510
Room 1400, 2121 Bldg                      150 Court St
205-252-7705                              203-777-6311

Boston, MA 02203                          New Orleans, LA 70112
John F. Kennedy Federal Office Bldg       1250 Poydras St., Suite 2200
617-742-5533                              504-522-4670

Buffalo, NY 14202                         New York, NY 10278
111 W. Huron St                           26 Federal Plaza
716-856-7800                              212-553-2700

Butte, MT 59702                           Norfolk, VA 23510
U.S. Courthouse and Federal Bldg          200 Granby Mall
406-792-2304                              804-623-3111

Charlotte, NC 28210                       Oklahoma City, OK 73118
6010 Kenley Lane                          50 Penn Pl
704-529-1030                              405-842-7471

Chicago, IL 60604                         Omaha, NE 68102
219 S. Dearborn St                        215 N. 17th St
312-431-1333                              402-348-1210

Cincinnati, OH 45205                      Philadelphia, PA
50 Main St                                600 Arch St
513-421-4310                              215-629-0800

Cleveland, OH 44199                       Phoenix, AZ 85012
1240 E. 9th St                            201 E. Indianola
216-522-1400                              602-279-5511

Columbia, SC 29201                        Pittsburgh, PA
1529 Hampton St                           1000 Liberty Ave
803-254-3011                              412-471-2000

Dallas, TX 75202                          Portland, OR 97201
1801 N. Lamar                             1500 SW 1st Ave
214-741-1851                              503-224-4181

Denver, CO 80202                          Quantico, VA 22135
Federal Office Bldg                       FBI Academy
303-629-7171                              703-640-6131

Detroit, MI 48226                         Richmond, VA 23220
477 Michigan Ave                          200 W. Grace St
313-965-2323                              804-644-2631

El Paso, TX 79901                         Sacramento, CA 95825
202 U.S. Courthouse Bldg                  2800 Cottage Way
915-533-7451                              916-481-9110

Honolulu, HI 96850                        St. Louis, MO 63103
300 Ala Moana Blvd                        1520 Market St
808-521-1411                              314-241-5357

Houston, TX 77002                         Salt Lake City, UT 84138
515 Rusk Ave                              125 S. State St
713-224-1511                              801-355-8584

Indianapolis, IN 46204                    San Antonio, TX 78206
575 N. Pennsylvania St                    615 E. Houston
317-639-3301                              512-225-6741

Jackson, MS 39264                         San Diego, CA 92188
100 W. Capitol St                         880 Front St
601-948-5000                              619-231-1122

Jackonsville, FL 32211                    San Francisco, CA 94102
7820 Arlington Expressway                 450 Golden Gate Ave
904-721-1211                              415-552-2155

Kansas City, MO 64106                     San Juan, PE 00918
300 U.S. Courthouse Bldg                  Hato Rey, PR
816-221-6100                              809-754-6000

Knoxville, TN 37919                       Savannah, GA 31405
1111 Northshore Dr                        5401 Paulsen St
615-588-8571                              912-354-9911

Las Vegas, NV 89101                       Seattle, WA 98174
Las Vegas Blvd. S                         915 2nd Ave
702-385-1281                              206-622-0460

Little Rock, AR 72201                     Springfield, IL 62702
215 U.S. Post Office Bldg                 535 W. Jefferson St
501-372-7211                              217-522-9675

Los Angeles, CA 90024                     Tampa, FL 33602
11000 Wilshire Blvd                       500 Zack St
213-477-6565                              813-228-7661

Louisville, KY 40202                      Washington, DC 20401
600 Federal Pl                            1900 Half St. SW