Office of General Counsel, Operational FOIA and Access Division (NGC)

The Operational FOIA and Access Division responds to initial FOIA and Privacy Act requests for NARA administrative/operational records, except for Office of the Inspector General records.  The office also responds to inquiries from other Federal agencies and the public concerning NARA access policies and procedures. Handles directly or coordinates responses to particularly difficult requests, especially those involving more than one component. Prepares responses to FOIA or Privacy Act requests of a general or broad nature that have been incorrectly directed or that need to be narrowed. Coordinates with the Presidential libraries on notification and special access procedures required under the PRA. FOIA Reference Guide FOIA Regulations