Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

Title 22 - Foreign Relations last revised: Oct 28, 2024
§ 171.10 - Purpose and scope.

This subpart contains the rules that the Department follows under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552. The rules should be read together with the FOIA, which provides additional information about access to records and contains the specific exemptions that are applicable for withholding information; the Uniform Freedom of Information Fee Schedule and Guidelines published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB Guidelines) (see www.justice.gov/oip/foia-resources#s5); and information located at www.foia.state.gov.

authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a; 5 U.S.C. 552,552a; E.O. 12600 (52 FR 23781); Pub. L. 114-185; Pub. L. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (codified as amended at 5 U.S.C. Ch. 131); 5 CFR part 2634
cite as: 22 CFR 171.10