Initial Request Determination

Freedom of Information Act

Once we have processed your request and any fee issues have been resolved, we will send you a written notice explaining our determination to disclose or deny records. If information is being withheld, we will specify the FOIA exemption that pertains to the denial. You will also be advised of your right to appeal any adverse determination. If pages of the requested information are withheld in their entirety, we will usually specify the number of pages being withheld or will make a reasonable effort to estimate the amount of withheld information.

Helpful Reference Materials

• U.S. Postal Service Freedom of Information Act Regulations (39 C.F.R. § 265)
• U.S. Postal Service Privacy Act Regulations (39 C.F.R. § 266)
• U.S. Department of Justice FOIA and Privacy Act Web Pages
  (Includes the text of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act as well as several useful guides)