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This document is a sample letter for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request addressed to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. It outlines the necessary components of the request, including the identification of documents sought, optional fee arrangements, and the expectation for a response within 20 workdays. The letter also includes provisions for fee waivers and appeal procedures in case of denial.

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Samplefoiaandparequest

This document is a sample letter for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request addressed to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. It outlines the necessary components of the request, including the identification of documents sought, optional fee arrangements, and the expectation for a response within 20 workdays. The letter also includes provisions for fee waivers and appeal procedures in case of denial.

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Sample Freedom of Information Act Request Letter

Date

Disclosure Office (FOIA)


Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
P.O. Box 39
Vienna, VA 22183

Re: Freedom of Information Act Request

Dear [Disclosure Officer or Coordinator’s Name]:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, for [a copy of
the following document(s) or document(s) containing the following information (identify the
document(s) or information as specifically as possible)].

[Optional: If there are any fees for processing these records, please inform me before filling
my request.]

[Optional: I am willing to pay fees for this request up to a maximum of $_____. If you
estimate that the fees will exceed this limit, please inform me first.]

[Optional: I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested
information to me is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public
understanding of the operations or activities of the government and is not primarily in my commercial
interest (include a specific explanation).]

If you deny any or this entire request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the
refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available to me under the law.

[Optional: If you have any questions about this request, you may contact me by telephone at
______ (office phone) or _______ (cell/home phone).]

I look forward to your reply within 20 workdays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal
holidays), as the statute requires.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Company Name [If Applicable]


Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone number [Optional]

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