Title:  FMSHRC’s Freedom of Information Act Guide
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            Department/Agency Name:  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (“FMSHRC” or “Commission”)
            Major Organizational Subdivision: Chief FOIA Officer
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Abstract:   The Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) allows the public to gain access to certain government information.  The Commission has created a guide to assist members of the public interested in obtaining records or information from the Commission.  The Commission’s FOIA Guide is available by writing the Commission’s Chief FOIA Officer or by visiting the Commission’s website (www.fmshrc.gov).

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Agency Program:  5 U.S.C. Section 552(g).

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            Name:  Chief FOIA Officer
            Organization:  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
            Street Address: 601 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Suite 9500
            City:  Washington
            State:  DC
            Zip Code:  20001
            Country:  USA
            Network Address: fmshrc@fmshrc.gov  
            Hours of Service:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, M-F
            Telephone:  (202) 434-9935
            Fax:  (202) 434-9944

Order Process:  The Commission’s FOIA Guide may be obtained by visiting the Commission’s web-site at www.fmshrc.gov.  Requests may also be made by email at fmshrc@fmshrc.gov or facsimile transmission to the Chief FOIA Officer at (202) 434-9944.  Written requests may be sent to: Chief FOIA Officer, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, 601 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Suite 9500, Washington, D.C. 20001.

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            Name:  Chief FOIA Officer
            Organization:  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
            Street Address:  601 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Suite 9500
            City:  Washington
            State:  DC
            Zip Code:  20001
            Country:  USA
            Network Address: fmshrc@fmshrc.gov
            Hours of Service:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, M-F
            Telephone:  (202) 434-9935
            Fax:  (202) 434-9944

Purpose:  The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 require in part that agencies prepare and make publicly available a guide for requesting records. 5 U.S.C. Section 552(g).  The Commission developed its FOIA Guide to fulfill that requirement.

Original Control Identifier: FMSHRC003

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            Department/Agency Name:  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
            Major Organizational Subdivision:  Office of the General Counsel
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Date of Last Modification: 20070815

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            Cross Reference Title:  FMSHRC Internet Site
            Cross Reference Linkage:   www.fmshrc.gov
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Sources of Data:  Office of General Counsel

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