NEW GUIDANCE ISSUED FOR AGENCY FOIA ADMINISTRATION IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 IMPACTS

DOJ, FOIA Post, May 28, 2020

Today the Office of Information Policy (OIP) issued guidance to agencies concerning their FOIA administration in light of the recent impacts of COVID-19.  Federal employees responsible for agency FOIA administration have faced a variety of challenges as a result of changes to workplace policies due to steps taken to protect the health and well-being of employees while continuing to fulfill their agencies' missions.  OIP's guidance encourages agencies to continuously assess their FOIA programs as circumstances evolve with a focus on finding workable solutions to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their FOIA administration. 

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